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A Million Ads

$15.6M
Revenue 2024
$5.1M
EBITDA 2024
$5.5M+
Capital Raised
100+
Team Size
Steve Dunlop
9+
Years as CEO
20+
Years Exp.
3
Countries
6+
Years with AI

Founder-Operator

I founded and led A Million Ads, where I pioneered dynamic creative technology for audio advertising and scaled the company from zero to international commercial success across the UK, US, and Europe.

As CEO, I operated across the full stack: product invention, go-to-market, revenue growth, fundraising, international expansion, and building high-performing cross-functional teams. I wrote the code for the first version of the tool before building a product and engineering team to scale.

I've taken ideas from first principles to shipped product, turned early traction into repeatable revenue, and helped businesses professionalise as they move from founder-led to institutional scale. I'm most effective where clarity, pace, and judgement matter, particularly in high-growth or transitional environments.

AI has been a practical part of my work for years, not a buzzword. Since 2018 I've embedded AI into production software, worked hands-on with model development and proprietary data, and used modern AI tools day-to-day to accelerate decision-making, prototyping, and delivery.

I'm now exploring senior operating roles (COO, revenue, or founder-right-hand) where I can bring leverage, calm, and momentum to ambitious teams scaling their next chapter.

Core Competencies

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Management Software Development Strategy Fundraising Go-to-Market Product Development Team Building International Expansion

Experience

Over two decades building, scaling, and transforming media and technology businesses

Founder and CEO

AMA (A Million Ads)

London, United Kingdom

2015 – 2024

Founder and CEO of industry-first Dynamic Creative and Personalization startup for digital audio.

  • Led growth from start-up to scale-up, growing revenue to $15.6m in 2024 with EBITDA of $5.1m
  • Wrote the code for the first version before building product and engineering teams to scale
  • Built and led a team of over 100 in London and New York

Head of Strategy and Development

Global Radio

London, United Kingdom

2013 – 2015

Leading the next phase of growth for the UK's largest commercial radio operator.

  • Owned the roadmap for next generation mobile products including streaming services
  • Deal making with Facebook, Spotify, YouTube, Universal Music, Apple, Warner Music
  • Managed investment and acquisition pipeline

Strategy Manager

BBC Policy and Strategy

London, United Kingdom

2010 – 2012
  • Strategy development for BBC's interests in Connected TV and Video on Demand
  • Developed strategic direction for relationships with Sky, Virgin Media, Freeview

Strategy Consultant

Intel Corporation

2012
  • Consulting engagement with Media division, advising on strategy and product roadmap
  • Guided engineering team on revolutionary over-the-top cloud TV product

Senior Associate

Spectrum Strategy Consultants

2002 – 2006
  • HD Television scenario planning for BBC
  • Strategy support for Siemens, Vodafone, OFCOM

Software Developer

IBM / NetInfo

1996 – 1999
  • Networking Software developer at IBM (Pre-University)
  • Lotus Notes web developer

Expertise

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Founder Operations

Taking ideas from first principles to shipped product. Building from zero to scale with clarity, pace, and sound judgement.

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AI Integration

Since 2018, embedding AI into production software, working hands-on with model development and proprietary data.

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Revenue Growth

Turning early traction into repeatable revenue. Go-to-market strategy and international expansion.

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Team Building

Building and leading high-performing cross-functional teams from founder-led to institutional scale.

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Audio & Media Tech

Deep expertise in digital audio, dynamic creative, and the transformation of traditional media to digital.

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Fundraising & M&A

Raised $5.5M+ in angel and seed rounds. Managed investment pipelines and acquisitions.

Companies & Clients

A Million Ads Global Radio BBC Intel Vodafone Siemens Facebook Spotify YouTube Apple Universal Music Warner Music The Guardian Channel 4 Burberry Sky Virgin Media Bauer Media

Education

Cambridge University

MEng, MA (Hons) — Manufacturing Engineering

1997 – 2001

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