# Stephen Andekian — AI-First Digital Transformation

> AI-first digital transformation for enterprise growth. Strategy and execution, under one operator. Director, Digital Experience & Web Strategy at Palo Alto Networks. Founder, Spaceman Media.

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**Author / Site:** Stephen Andekian — https://www.andekian.com

## Who This Is For

Enterprise CMOs, CIOs/CTOs, Corporate Development teams, AI Innovation leaders, PE portfolio operators, and startup founders scaling into enterprise.

## Key Points

- 16+ years building enterprise digital ecosystems across cybersecurity, SaaS, and B2B technology
- $27B+ in M&A transactions navigated with digital integration leadership
- Current role: Director, Digital Experience and Web Strategy at Palo Alto Networks
- Advisory practice: Spaceman Media — fractional executive and digital transformation advisory
- Core capabilities: AI discoverability (AEO/AIO), composable web architecture, post-M&A digital integration, demand generation, MarTech rationalization
- Gallup CliftonStrengths top 5: Strategic, Arranger, Significance, Competition, Achiever — 1-in-30M+ rarity across ranked top 15

## Page Sections

- **Work:** Case studies across Venafi, Trustwave, Palo Alto Networks, Guidance Software/OpenText, and CyberArk
- **Capabilities:** Full breakdown of AI strategy, web architecture, M&A integration, demand generation, and MarTech capabilities
- **About:** Background, philosophy, and operator approach
- **Contact:** Book a conversation or send an inquiry

## Related Pages

- [Blog](https://www.andekian.com/blog)
- [Resume](https://www.andekian.com/resume)
- [M&A Track Record](https://www.andekian.com/explore/ma-track-record)
- [Talent Architecture](https://www.andekian.com/explore/talent-architecture)

## Contact

Book a conversation or send an inquiry: https://www.andekian.com/#contact
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andekian/