Biography

As the creator and project manager for SparkBase, Doug Hardman carried it from concept to reality in less than six months. Persistence, and a good understanding of the core technologies, allowed Doug and his team to build the most advanced Stored Value (gift card) network in the industry today. In early 2008, Hardman purchased the company from his previous employer. With a strategic Series A round in early 2009, Hardman has grown the user base more than 300%.

Accolades

Award – 2009 – Smart Business Magazine – Rising Star in Innovation
Award – 2009 – North Coast Opportunity Technology Fund
Finalist – 2009 – COSE/NEOSA – Best Emerging Technology Company
Finalist – 2009 – Midwest Acquirers Association – Innovator if the Year
Nominee – 2009 – COSE/NEOSA – Best Technology Leader

Committees

2009-2010 Electronic Transaction Association “Best Practices Committee”