HappyNest next-day, affordable, and eco-friendly laundry pickup and delivery service welcomes Steve Staden to the team.
EAST GREENWICH, R.I. — November 18, 2024 — HappyNest, the tech-enabled laundry pickup and delivery service, is thrilled to announce that Steve Staden has joined the company as the new Head of Product and Security. Steve’s leadership, experience, and strategic vision are poised to drive HappyNest into a new era of growth and success.
Staden brings over 20 years of experience in software product management and cybersecurity to HappyNest. Prior to joining the company, he served as the Senior Director of Product Management at DNSFilter, where he led product management, program management, and UX teams. He successfully delivered capabilities that boosted annual recurring revenue (ARR) and improved customer retention rates. Staden’s ability to identify market needs, understand customer pain points, and develop innovative solutions has consistently driven business growth. His achievements at DNSFilter include the introduction of SIEM integration, the launch into the Pax8 marketplace, and the development of Malicious Domain Protection, a new machine learning detection capability. In 2022, Steve presented at the RSA Conference, speaking on Protective DNS, DNS Encryption, and Zero-Trust.
Staden has also held leadership roles at Wind River Payments and Ipswitch. As Chief Product Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Wind River Payments, he led the product management, customer relationship, and operations teams. He spearheaded the launch of Wind River’s ACH capability, completed a comprehensive refresh of the company’s PCI program, and strengthened partnerships with various payment processing partners. At Ipswitch, Steve played a pivotal role in the evolution of the MOVEit and WhatsUp Gold product lines, positioning them as core components of Ipswitch’s product portfolio before its acquisition by Progress Software.
Staden earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Finance from Northern Illinois University. He also holds an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) in good standing.
“Steve’s vision for innovation and excellence aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver top-notch products and services to our customers and laundromat partners,” said John MacKrell, Founder & CEO of HappyNest. “We are excited about the new heights HappyNest will achieve with Steve on the team and are confident that his expertise and commitment will propel our growth.”
About HappyNest
HappyNest is a convenient, cost-effective, eco-friendly, and fast pickup and delivery laundry service sweeping the U.S. The company’s mobile app facilitates on-demand, customizable, next-day service. With the decline in the laundry services market due to the economic slowdown, HappyNest is giving new life to laundromats and their highly efficient washers and dryers that use 40% less energy than household appliances that would otherwise sit idle. HappyNest is a no-brainer for individuals who are looking to save time and busy employees working in laundry-heavy businesses. Check availability in your area at www.happynest.com or text/call 855-335-9274. Follow on LinkedIn.