About SteadyMotive
Real Business Experience. A Smarter Way Forward.
Artificial intelligence is changing business. But technology alone doesn't create opportunities, build relationships, or grow companies. People with the right experience and strategy do.
SteadyMotive was founded to bring that experience together with the possibilities of AI, helping businesses strengthen their marketing, develop new opportunities, and grow without having to become technology experts.
Meet the founder
Zechariah D. Pugh III
Founder & Principal | SteadyMotive
More than 25 years of experience in marketing, sales, media, and business leadership.
Zechariah D. Pugh III has spent his career helping organizations tell their stories, connect with customers, build relationships, and grow.
His professional background spans television broadcasting, motorsports, marketing, business development, and corporate leadership. From Indianapolis Motor Speedway to more than 15 years of leadership within the Logistics arena, he has worked across industries where relationships, execution, and results matter.
His experience includes award-winning broadcast journalism, media production, sales, brand development, marketing strategy, and technology leadership. He has also served on the advisory board for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Digital Marketing Program, contributing real-world business and marketing perspectives.
That experience shapes the way SteadyMotive approaches artificial intelligence.
Zechariah understands that business owners don't need more complicated software or another task added to their day. They need practical solutions that help them market more effectively, connect with potential customers, and develop new business.
SteadyMotive combines traditional business experience with modern AI capabilities to deliver smarter marketing, stronger business development, and hands-on support.
When you work with SteadyMotive, you work directly with Zechariah. The focus is on understanding your business, developing the right strategy, and putting AI to work in ways that make a difference.
Real business experience. Practical AI. A partner who understands both.
Our Philosophy
AI Should Make Business Better, Not More Complicated.
We believe the best technology works behind the scenes, supporting sound decisions, strong customer relationships, and effective business strategies.
Our approach is built around understanding your goals, providing straightforward recommendations, doing the work, and remaining accountable for the services we deliver.
You run your business. We help put AI to work for it.