Sturtevant
Founder & CEO, Market Ai
Pull up a chair and grab your latte — let’s talk about Tuley M. Sturtevant. For nearly three decades, Tuley has been the go-to business whisperer, the launch queen, and the behind-the-scenes operator who helps brands go from "just an idea" to "unstoppable force." With 30 years of rich, hands-on experience, she’s pretty much seen (and solved) it all. In her early
days, Tuley cut her teeth in business operations, multi-unit management, and loss prevention — a fancy way of saying she knows how to keep the wheels turning smoothly and the bottom line happy (even when things get messy behind the scenes). Over eight transformative years, she tackled challenges head-on, led rockstar teams, and delivered results that had execs raising their coffee mugs in salute. Then came her passion for launching new locations — picture a mix of creative strategy, spreadsheets, and the adrenaline of opening night. These adventures helped her master brand building from the ground up and drive serious revenue growth. When Tuley took her talents to marketing, she didn’t just dip her toe in; she cannonballed straight into the deep end. While leading strategy for big-name brands like European Wax Center, Family Dollar, Pink Label and Entertainment Giants, like The Law Office of Allen Jacobi Miami, she sharpened her marketing chops and became a master at crafting stories that sell (and yes, that includes handling all those tricky late-night “emergency” calls from clients). Recognized by industry leaders — including a proud nod from Tegus as an industry expert — Tuley has made waves far beyond Silicon Valley, California (though she’ll always call it home). She even got a personal commendation from CEO Leon Levine for achieving the highest annual sales gain in a Fortune 500 company — not too shabby, right? She was an integral partner of the famous Freedom Ship International, seen on the Discovery Channel. On paper, Tuley holds a BA in Business Management & Marketing, plus she’s racked up 60+ hours of advanced digital marketing training through The Marketing Vault and earned her District Management Training certification. But beyond the degrees and badges, she’s a lifelong learner obsessed with staying ahead of what’s next (kind of like that friend who’s always telling you about the next big app before you’ve even heard of it). Today, as Founder and CEO of Market Ai, Tuley is redefining what it means to support small businesses in the digital age. Think of Market Ai as the behind-the-scenes dream team that rolls up their sleeves, jumps into the trenches, and delivers real, measurable results. When Tuley isn’t mapping out genius strategies or helping founders breathe a little easier, you’ll find her soaking up the Florida sunshine, cheering on fellow entrepreneurs, or dreaming up new ways to make marketing fun again. Her mission? To help business owners everywhere feel empowered, confident, and maybe even excited about their next big move. Because with Tuley in your corner, you’re not just building a business — you’re building a legacy.
