SPARK6

👀 WHAT MAKES SPARK6 STAND OUT IN THE CREATIVE AND TECH INDUSTRY?

At SPARK6, we pride ourselves on being more than just a typical creative agency. Founded on the belief that technology has the potential to change the world for the better, our team is passionate about tackling complex challenges in various fields, particularly sustainability 🌎, education 🧑🏽‍🎓, and health 🏋🏼‍♀️.

Our Approach & Specialties:

📱 Solutions for Digital Products: Our team is an even blend of artists and engineers. We have the best-in-class talent to deliver branding, logos, user experience design, user interface design, websites, e-commerce, and mobile applications. 

💪🏼 Commitment to Excellence: Our business model revolves around delivering outstanding results at fair prices, ensuring that our clients receive the best value.

🚀 Startup or Fortune 500: Our clients range from some of the biggest names in tech to those who aspire to be their size. We love working with dreamers with ideas on napkins just as much as we do with far-reaching ventures.

👁️ Our Vision: At SPARK6, our vision extends beyond the scope of conventional creative agencies. We are committed to using technology as a force for good, making a tangible impact on the world by addressing critical challenges.

🧠 Our Philosophy: We believe in the power of collaboration and innovation. Our hybrid work environment in Salt Lake City and Santa Monica fosters a culture of creativity and inclusivity, enabling us to deliver solutions that are not only effective but also socially responsible.

🖥️ Join Us: To explore how technology and creativity can create a better world, visit https://www.spark6.com/.

Vouch Vault, Inc.

WHAT MAKES VOUCH A GAME-CHANGER IN DIGITAL RECOMMENDATIONS?

At VOUCH, we've revolutionized the way people share and discover recommendations. Our innovative mobile app, the VOUCH, offers a free digital locker where users can store and share the items they love and endorse. Our mission is to enhance the experience of recommendation sharing, making it easy and enjoyable.

❤️ Our app allows users to follow individuals whose tastes and opinions they trust, ranging from personal acquaintances to public figures and brands. This feature not only fosters a community of trust but also aids in discovering new and exciting products and services.

🎯 Key Features of VOUCH:

➡️ Digital Locker System: Safely store your favorite items and recommendations.
➡️ Social Discovery: Follow friends, influencers, and brands to see what they recommend.
➡️ Effortless Search: Easily find items, people, and hashtags to explore new recommendations.
➡️  Community Building: Connect with a community that values genuine and trustworthy endorsements.

🙌🏼 Our Vision: 

At VOUCH, we are dedicated to creating a platform that simplifies the process of sharing and discovering trusted recommendations. We believe in the power of personal endorsements and aim to create a space where these can be shared freely and reliably.

🖥️ Visit Us: To experience the future of digital recommendations, visit Vouch: https://www.vouchvault.com/

Co-Founder

LOCUS New Media

CRAFTING USER EXPERIENCES AND STRATEGIES AT LOCUS NEW MEDIA:

During my tenure at LOCUS New Media, I embraced the dual role of a User Experience Designer and Business Strategist, focusing on enhancing user engagement and driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

📱 User Experience Design: 

My primary responsibility was to design intuitive and engaging user interfaces for various digital platforms. This involved conducting user research, creating wireframes and prototypes, and iterating designs based on user feedback to ensure optimal user experience.

📊 Business Strategy Development: 

Alongside UX design, I played a pivotal role in developing and implementing business strategies. This included identifying new market opportunities, analyzing industry trends, and proposing innovative solutions to increase company revenue and market presence.

Cross-functional Collaboration: 

Collaborated closely with development, marketing, and design teams to ensure alignment between user experience and business objectives. This synergy was crucial in delivering cohesive and effective digital solutions.

Client Engagement and Feedback Integration: Actively engaged with clients to understand their needs and incorporated their feedback into design and strategy, ensuring solutions were tailored to their specific requirements.

Key Learnings and Contributions:

My experience at LOCUS New Media was instrumental in honing my skills in user-centric design and strategic business planning. I contributed to various projects that not only enhanced user satisfaction but also propelled the company’s growth in the competitive digital media landscape.

Biz Dev

Harcos, Inc.

EMBRACING INNOVATION AND GROWTH AT HARCOS, INC.:

In my role as a Co-Founder at Harcos, Inc., I leveraged a decade of experience in sales and business development within the industrial automation sector. This period was marked by significant professional growth and the application of my accumulated expertise from working with industry leaders such as KUKA Robotics, Cognex Vision Systems, RVSI Northeast Robotics, Intelligent Actuator, and Keyence Corporation.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

🚀 Strategic Business Development: 

My primary focus was on driving the growth of Harcos, Inc. through strategic business development initiatives. This involved identifying and pursuing new market opportunities, establishing key partnerships, and expanding the company’s customer base.

📊 Sales Leadership: 

As a seasoned sales professional, I led sales efforts by implementing effective sales strategies, nurturing client relationships, and achieving ambitious sales targets. My experience with leading automation companies enriched my approach to sales in the dynamic environment of Harcos, Inc.

🧪 Product Development and Innovation: 

Being at the forefront of Harcos, Inc., I played a pivotal role in overseeing product development, ensuring that our offerings were not only innovative but also tailored to meet the evolving needs of our clients in the industrial automation space.

👏🏼 Team Building and Leadership: 

I was instrumental in building and leading a team of professionals dedicated to achieving the company's vision. My leadership was characterized by a focus on fostering a collaborative environment and driving team members towards excellence.

💰 Fundraising: 

After bootstrapping our first year, I took the lead on raising our Series A round, which was successfully funded.

DRIVING BUSINESS GROWTH AND STRATEGY AT DVT:

In my role as Director of Business Development at DVT, I dedicated two years to spearheading growth initiatives and developing strategic business plans. This period was characterized by a focus on expanding DVT's market reach and enhancing its competitive position in the industry.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

Strategic Planning and Execution: 

My main responsibility was to formulate and implement robust business development strategies. This included market analysis, identifying growth opportunities, and devising actionable plans to capture these opportunities.

Client Relationship Management: 

I placed a strong emphasis on building and maintaining relationships with key clients and stakeholders. My approach was centered on understanding their needs and providing solutions that aligned with their business objectives.

Team Leadership and Collaboration: 

Leading a team of business development professionals, I fostered a collaborative environment that encouraged innovation and a results-driven mindset. My leadership style was instrumental in motivating the team to achieve and exceed our targets.

Market Expansion: 

A significant part of my role involved exploring new markets and channels for business expansion. This required a deep understanding of market dynamics and the ability to adapt our strategies to different contexts.

Revenue Growth: 

Under my leadership, DVT saw a substantial increase in revenue, largely attributed to strategic partnerships, enhanced client relations, and effective market penetration strategies.

Building a Legacy:

My tenure at DVT was a period of significant professional growth and learning. It reinforced my expertise in strategic business development and laid a foundation for my future endeavors in leadership roles.

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Apps, sites, & software for startups and the big companies they strive to become.

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👋 Hi there!  

I'm a serial entrepreneur and founder of SPARK6, a software and product innovation agency focused on helping companies implement AI-powered solutions that create effective organizations and products people love. 

After a decade of working in robotics, I’ve started and sold several companies in both CPG and software. 

I post daily on how AI can be a force-multiplier for leadership, business leverage, and personal productivity - for you, your team, and your customers. 

For actionable tips and insights into the latest AI developments, subscribe to my newsletter Framework Friday.  

We specialize in designing and building: 

→ Websites (CMS agnostic) 
→ Custom enterprise software 
→ Mobile apps (iOS and Android) 
→ E-Commerce platforms (Like Shopify) 
→ Workflow automations powered by LLMs 
→ AI strategy, training and change management  
→ Conversational AI experiences for customer service 
→ AI agents for internal and customer-facing workflows 
→ AI-powered telepresence and holographic experiences  

Our clients range from startups to global brands across industries like:  

→ Arts  
→ CPG 
→ Telcom
→ Fintech  
→ Fit-tech
→ Logistics  
→ For-cause
→ Education  
→ Healthcare
→ Personal care 

We've been doing this for 14 years, and over that time, we've built for Fortune 500s and scrappy startup teams alike.  The common thread? High-impact work delivered with strategic care and real technical precision. 

Sound like something you're exploring?  Send me a message. Just don’t open with a pitch-slap. And if you're a bot, I'm looking forward to that dad joke 😉 

Let’s build something amazing. 

- Elijah

Elijah Szasz

DSF Werks

Responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies to secure financial support for the organization. Create and execute plans to attract and retain donors, cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, and manage fundraising events and campaigns.

Development Director

World Financial Group (WFG)

Helping families and businesses achieve financial literacy and independence by educating them on how money works along with the rules of the game, so they can play the game to win.

Financial Professional

Dwindle Distribution

Responsible for leading the organization in research new materials and technology for new products, product enhancements, and product redesign.
Responsible for managing all sales operations for the OEM division.

Global OEM Sales Director / Director of Product 

Successfully manage research, product development, and manufacturing in a fast paced environment.
Developed new partnerships with Chinese factories that improve product quality, lower costs, and reduce carbon footprint.
Lead team in China for the implementation of new materials, processes or equipment to improve product design, manufacturing efficiency, and product workflow.
Able to communicate effectively, negotiate, and develop rapport with Asian suppliers.
Proficient in understanding process and seeking ways to improve as product demand changes.
Conceptualize new products and use SolidWorks / CAD modeling on skateboard components.
Familiar with plastic injection molding, metal die casting, and various print manufacturing processes. 
Composite mechanics background with a focus on carbon fiber and fiberglass composites.
Understand the use of organic, natural, and eco-friendly materials in a composite structure.
Responsible for testing new products: design feasibility, rider testing, and failure analysis.
Work in collaboration with professional riders on product testing and new product concepts.
Implemented process improvements in manufacturing that resulted in a 20 percent increase in efficiency.
Introduced new equipment on factory floor to increase worker safety and productivity.
Able to adapt to changing market environment by continuing to learn about new materials, processes, and equipment.
Regularly provide input in marketing initiatives and future company directives.

Product Engineer

TaylorMade-adidas Golf

Product design and development, fundamental research, analyze performance and optimize designs using finite element analysis. Used Hypermesh and Abaqus FEA programs to verify the viability of new head designs as well as make recommendations for design improvements for the iron team. Worked with industrial designers, marketing, and manufacturing to verify that new designs were qualified and ready to be handed off to the manufacturing team for mass production. Collaborated with golf shaft and grip suppliers on the design and development of new products for the iron team. Responsible for testing and qualification of new shaft and grip components that would be considered for mass production.

Product Development Engineer

Main responsibility was developing and industrializing shaft and grip components for mass production use in all TaylorMade golf clubs (metalwoods, hybrids, irons, wedges, and putters) by coordinating with industrial designers, marketing and the research and development teams. Managed multiple product launches simultaneously under a demanding schedule. Responsible for the design feasibility and conducting design failure mode and effect analysis on all golf shafts for a seamless transition into high volume manufacturing. Coordinated the development of product tooling, samples and qualification of all new golf shafts and grips. Managed QC inspections for incoming and outgoing product to ensure overall product quality. Supported global shaft and grip component assembly.

Product Manufacturing Engineer

Transworld Media

Responsible for coordinating content in all issues at TransWorld SKATEboarding. At that time we were producing 15 issues a year. Worked closely with writers and photographers to ensure that deadlines were met. Contributed monthly by writing for monthly columns Gasbag, Mandatory Information, Volume, Game Over, and Payday. Conducted various interviews with skateboarders and wrote feature articles for the magazine.

Worked as Managing Editor for 2 eras of the magazine. The first era was when Dave Swift was the Editor in Chief working alongside Grant Brittain as Photo Editor. The second era was when Skin Phillips became Editor / Photo Editor. Skin hired Eric Stricker and the second era had begun. There were times during this second era where I was shooting photos, writing text and acting as Assistant Art Director laying out part of magazine.

The experience was amazing; I had the opportunity to work with and learn from great skateboard historians.

Managing Editor, TransWorld SKATEboarding

Assisted Editor extraordinaire, Miki Vuckovich to deliver business-oriented content and produce a full issue focused on the skateboard industry on a bi-monthly basis. Responsible for delivering 2,000 to 3,000 words per issue interviewing company and skate-industry leaders, skate shop owners, and skaters. Coordinated product guide for each issue including gathering and organizing all product to be photographed, as well as writing product descriptions for featured product category.

Assistant Editor, TransWorld SKATEboarding Business

Successful engineering professional with 14 plus years experience. Extensive background in manufacturing, product development, and even OEM sales and planning in small to large business environments. Experienced in understanding the strategic collaboration between departments for a successful product launch while meeting the overall goals of the company.

Responsible for leading all research, development, and manufacturing on all skateboard-related hardgoods for Dwindle Distribution. Dwindle brands include Almost, Blind, Darkstar, Dusters, enjoi, Madness, Andale Bearings, and Tensor Trucks. Job duties include product conception, prototyping, testing, industrializing for mass production, as well as qualifying new sources for manufacturing. Product categories include skateboards, trucks, wheels, bearings and accessories.

In 2015, my wife and I partnered with a long-time friend to purchase Creative Cakery, a small bakery that because successful by specializing in bundt cakes with creative decorations. In 2023, the bakery celebrated 40 years in Long Beach.

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