Maura Sparks

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Operations, Partnerships and Fundraising @ Construxs
California, United States
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San Francisco Bay Area, United States, United States
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About Maura Sparks

With over 15 years of experience in various startups and emerging markets, I am passionate about working to solve and scale innovative solutions that address real-world problems and create value for customers and stakeholders. I led business development, partnerships, client relations, operations, and marketing.

Maura Sparks's Current Company Details
Construxs

Construxs

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Operations, Partnerships and Fundraising
California, United States
Maura Sparks Work Experience Details
  • Construxs
    Operations, Partnerships And Fundraising
    Construxs
    California, United States
  • Construxs
    Many Hats
    Construxs Aug 2024 - Present
    An AI-driven platform that empowers designers to effortlessly find and purchase the right products for their clients’ remodeling projects.
  • Disruptive Coffee Technologies (Aria)
    Startup
    Disruptive Coffee Technologies (Aria) Aug 2017 - Present
    The first smart coffee roaster appliance using a new patented technology roasting process. Aria is easy-to-use, smokeless, self-cleaning, quiet and quick. Aria represents the next wave in the $250B coffee industry. Custom home roasting made easy—in the comfort of your own kitchen. The freshest and tastiest coffee comes from green beans roasted on demand just prior to grinding, brewing and enjoying. Welcome to ARIA!The company also just developed the 1st single serve pod machine--that can roast and brew coffee within minutes to enjoy!
  • Accuchain
    Co-Founder + Coo
    Accuchain Jan 2020 - Present
    San Jose, Ca, Us
    AccuChain is a software company. We have developed a resume validation and recruitment platform using technology to prevent false information. AccuChain allows individuals to create their own validated resumes and HR departments to access and find top qualified applicants. AccuChain is committed to ensuring written content is accurate. Our next product is an AI detection platform from our partner to prevent issues in copyright laws in written works. Publishers and writers who plan to sell their work to the public need to protect their work with a copyright and their material can be checked using our AI Detection module.We are currently planning to add an AI Manuscript Analysis product in Q2 of 2024.
  • Founder Institute
    Startup Advisor/Mentor
    Founder Institute Aug 2020 - Jan 2021
    Palo Alto, Ca, Us
  • Sparks Consulting
    Consulting And Advising
    Sparks Consulting 2009 - 2019
    Creative Sparks Agency is a small collective agency of talent with the goal to design and produce software prototypes, create marketing strategies, user research, build financial models & define opportunities for companies. I have led the lifecycle of a product from idea to user acquisition. Areas of focus have included: Ideation, Research, UX Design, UI Design, Back-end Development, Front-end Development, QA & Testing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Execution, Business Development and Partnerships.
  • Siliconic Home
    Co-Founder
    Siliconic Home Sep 2015 - Jan 2018
    Co-founded a technology company developing a hardware and software product with a voice-user interface for kids. We call our voice interface device--SMARTY. Using just their voice, kids can have their own intelligent assistant for information, educational and entertainment content plus communication tools. SMARTY was designed exclusively for kids, so all the content is safe and age-appropriate. SMARTY connects to our Cloud Platform for AI Learning + kid-centric content from our partners. SMARTY's device-side and Cloud-based ASR allows the device to run even without connectivity.Accepted into TechCode, a leading AI + Hardware accelerator with offices around the world. I assembled an impressive group of technologists with expertise in acoustics, hardware engineering, ASR (automatic speech recognition) and child development. Our team has previously co-founded start-ups with successful exits.IDC & McKinsey project the global IoT market to be $3 to $7 Trillion by 2025-2027.
  • Kissappgames
    Co-Founder
    Kissappgames Dec 2011 - Dec 2013
    KissAppGames is a developer and publisher of mobile games for Apple iOS and Android. We develop casual games for women based on original ideas and characters. Our first app, Glass Ceiling, is about a women who fights her way up the corporate ladder. We plan to develop a series around Moxie, a smart-minded gal with ambitious goals and are looking to build a brand beyond mobile games.
  • Startup: Social Network
    Project/Product Manager
    Startup: Social Network 2006 - 2008
    Key member of a small software start-up company developing a proprietary social network. Launched several social network sites for clients, such as: Sacramento Kings, Bell Canada, RadioOne, Cyama, PaidContent, GTChannel and Socialworld to name a few. We also consulted to companies, such as: AOL, Cyworld, and Yahoo about the role of social media at companies. Worked closely with team on defining new features and all phases of alpha, beta and launch. Created demos and proposals to obtain new clients. Planned and executed key marketing events, such as: launch party, speaking engagements, and press.
  • Pop Rocket, Inc.
    Co-Founder
    Pop Rocket, Inc. 1992 - 1999
    Grew venture-backed interactive entertainment media company from first sketch to achieving worldwide recognition. Core creative team member creating graphics, music and designs. Oversaw all aspects of marketing, including: press relations, collateral material, and sales promotions. Worked with accounting and legal firms in all capacities of operations. Chief financial officer and member of the board of directors. Managed operations of company: created new departments in the organization, hired key employees, and worked closely with all departments to implement company vision and strategy. Supervised all financial transactions from vendor agreements to venture capital funding. Produced and developed award-winning adventure game: Total Distortion. Executive producer for company website. Formed RocketShop, a development group, focused on development for 3rd party clients.

Maura Sparks Skills

Mobile Devices Mobile Applications Start Ups Entrepreneurship Mobile Games Strategy Social Media Marketing User Experience Android Advertising Casual Games User Interface Design Strategic Partnerships Producers Social Games Mobile Marketing Mobile Game Development Monetization Iphone E Commerce Css Interaction Design Project Management Creative Services

Maura Sparks Education Details

  • Dominican University Of California
    Dominican University Of California
    Education And Teaching
  • San Francisco State University
    San Francisco State University
    Communication Arts

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Maura Sparks attended Dominican University Of California, San Francisco State University.

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