We are so thrilled to introduce Spark Ventures' new Board member - Vicki Kraft! Vicki is joining our team with a wealth of experience and knowledge from her involvement with an inner-city domestic violence shelter in Kansas City. We are so lucky to have her...
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We are so thrilled to introduce Spark Ventures' new board member - Julie Cook. Julie has been a long-time Spark supporter and events committee member. Check out this interview to learn more about her history with Spark and what she's passionate about: What initially motivated you...
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We are so excited to introduce you to our newest team member, Gwyn Thomas, taking on the role of Marketing & Events Manager. She joined the team in mid-July and is extremely enthusiastic to play a part in the planning and implementation of Spark's events and...
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As we near the end of Spark Ventures' 10th Anniversary Year, we share the remarks our Cofounder, Rich Johnson made at our big, 10th Anniversary Celebration. His remarks here serve as a "thank you" to the Spark Ventures community who have helped us get to...
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We are thrilled to welcome our new Managing Director, Kristin Schrepferman. She joined the team in early October and has hit the ground running, working closely with Spark's Cofounder Rich Johnson and the board to provide leadership for the organization. Kristin has a background in both marketing...
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Thanks to your partnership with us, Spark Ventures has reached its ten-year milestone. Together, we’ve had significant impact and it is with gratitude and anticipation that we share some exciting news about the future. Our leadership team and board of directors have outlined a strategy that...
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From chairing our Board of Directors to managing our grassroots, community partner organizations, women are in key decision-making roles and will continue to lead the charge as we move into our second decade of impact. We are excited to feature a few of these incredible...
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Sharon Kozek, Owner and Founder of Lincoln Park Preschool and Kindergarten, along with members of her team have enthusiastically joined with Spark Ventures to help launch a new preschool in Zambia. Early childhood education is critical to any students' future success in the world, but...
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Matt Freund is a founding member of the Associate Board and will attend The University of Chicago's Booth School of Business in the fall. His involvement in Spark Ventures has helped shape the direction he hopes to take his professional career, so we asked Matt...
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We are consistently astounded by the incredible community of supporters we have at Spark Ventures. With nearly 200 members of our network gathered together for Ignite 2015 on Friday, October 23rd at The Murphy, we were thrilled to celebrate Spark Ventures' work empowering women and...
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