Calgary, Alberta
Entrepreneur & AI Specialist in Calgary, Alberta
Entrepreneur, AI Specialist, and community organizer building projects that make Calgary safer and stronger — from automotive AI at Kaizen to the grassroots push behind Indigo Alert Canada.
About
Steven Phan was born and raised in Calgary. His family fled Vietnam in 1975 and settled in Canada, instilling in him a strong sense of resilience and community responsibility from an early age.
Steven holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Mount Royal University and served as a Signal Operator with the 746 Communications Squadron in the Canadian Armed Forces. He's built his career at the intersection of technology and business, currently working as an AI Specialist at Kaizen Automotive Group. Previously, he co-founded Elevatie, a SaaS reputation management platform.
Outside of his professional work, Steven is a co-founder of Indigo Alert Canada, a Resident Director on the Seton Homeowners Association Board, a former Ward 12 city council candidate, and an active volunteer in community search and safety efforts.
Projects
Flagship Project
Co-founder
A grassroots campaign advocating for a new 'Indigo Alert' emergency alert tier across Canadian provinces and territories — closing the gap for vulnerable missing persons, like non-verbal autistic or medically vulnerable people who wander and can't self-rescue, that Amber Alerts don't cover.
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AI Specialist
Working on AI-driven initiatives at one of Alberta and Southern California's leading automotive groups, representing multiple major brands across more than 1,250 employees.
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Operations Manager
A family-owned Calgary appliance and electronics repair business, where Steven managed day-to-day operations and helped grow a trusted local brand.
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Co-founder
Co-founded Elevatie in 2017, a SaaS reputation management platform (Reputation Shielder) that helped businesses monitor reviews and engage customers across channels. The platform won CompareCamp's Rising Star and Great User Experience awards in 2018. The venture has since wound down.
2021 Municipal Election
In 2021, Steven ran for Calgary City Council in Ward 12 — the community where he grew up — on a platform of face-to-face constituent engagement, support for local business, and responsible spending.
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Community vigil for Parker at Laycock Park, where search volunteers, including Steven Phan, gathered with the family to grieve and reflect on the search effort.
Coverage of the citizen-led search effort for Parker, a missing 11-year-old Calgary boy, quoting Steven Phan on coordinating volunteers across an area covering thousands of kilometres.
Profile of Steven Phan's Ward 12 council campaign ahead of the 2021 Calgary municipal election, covering his 'Forward, Together' platform and community roots in Ward 12.
Contact
Have a project, story tip, or opportunity to share? Reach out directly or find me on social media.
hello@stevenphan.ca