Steve Berg combines deep financial training as a CFA with behavioral psychology expertise, hosting the "Intangibles" podcast focused on psychological traits critical for founders and investors rather than relying solely on finance-driven analysis. He specializes exclusively in data, analytics, cybersecurity, and machine learning investments, describing this focus as a world he "kind of invented" and intentionally staying within these domains because that's what he knows how to do.

• Deep interest in the psychological traits that drive leadership and success, which he explores through his podcast. He focuses heavily on soft skills, sharing insights on resilience, intellectual humility, and stoicism, such as his discussion with Ryan Holiday on maintaining stillness in a chaotic world.
• Advocacy for DataOps and the practical application of business intelligence. He frequently highlights the importance of making data accessible to non-technical teams and using it to drive business decisions, often pointing to specific efficiencies like removing redundant data to reduce costs.
• Focus on the intersection of artificial intelligence and the future of work. He looks beyond the technical aspects of AI to analyze its social impact, exemplified by his deep-dive conversation with Kai-Fu Lee regarding how automation changes the labor landscape.
• Value placed on mindfulness and mental clarity for founders. He promotes the idea that self-awareness and curiosity are critical assets, referencing conversations with experts like Joe Burton on how to create mindful leaders and Dr. Gina Francesca on rebel talent.