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Jason Gardner

Founder of Marqeta

Oakland, California

Overview 

Jason Gardner is the Founder and Board Member of Marqeta, Inc., where he previously served as CEO. With a background in electronic payments and money transfer, he has successfully led Marqeta through its growth stages and established strategic partnerships, contributing to its position as a leader in the FinTech industry. Gardner's career highlights include founding Marqeta, leading successful mergers and acquisitions, and investing in promising companies like Silverflow and Zero Hash, showcasing his expertise in building and growing innovative businesses in the payments sector.

Work Experience 

  • Founder, Board Member

    2024 - Current

  • Founder, Executive Chairman

    2023 - 2024

  • Founder, CEO

    2010 - 2023

    Public, June 9, 2021, on the Nasdaq Ticker: MQ

Marqeta is a card issuing platform that provides infrastructure and tools to help companies build and manage payment programs.

Raised $530,110,000.00 from Marqeta and Global Secure Invest.

  • Vice President of PropertyBridge

    2008 - 2009

    Vice President responsible for the day to day operations of PropertyBridge subsidiary of MoneyGram International.

  • Vice President Business Development of PropertyBridge

    2007 - 2008

    Vice President responsible all sales, marketing and products for the PropertyBridge subsidiary of MoneyGram International, following the acquisition of PropertyBridge, Inc by MoneyGram.

MoneyGram is a money transfer company that delivers financial solutions to securely and quickly send or receive money.

Raised $84,900,000.00 from Stellar Development Foundation.

  • President and co-Founder

    2004 - 2007

    PropertyBridge was acquired by MoneyGram International, Inc. on 10/1/07.

  • Director of Sales

    2002 - 2004

    Responsible for sales in the Western United States.

451 Research is an information technology research and advisory company providing essential insight for the pioneers of the digital economy.

  • Founder

    1999 - 2002

    Vertical Think assists companies that do not have available in-house the critical knowledge, expertise, time, or resources necessary to execute and ensure a successful eBusiness project. Featured on Wall Street Reporter, Venturewire, and VC Buzz.

  • Regional Business Development Manager

    1998 - 1999

    Leading supplier of e-Relationship solutions, an integrated offering of relationship marketing with content and commerce, marketing analytics and CRM technologies.

  • Senior Account Executive

    1996 - 1998

    Leading research and technology consulting company that helps clients to achieve their business objectives through the efficient use of technology and business intelligence.

  • National Accounts Manager

    1995 - 1996

    NetManage invented the standards that make the Internet available to users of Microsoft Windows.

  • General Manager

    1994 - 1995

    Managed day-to-day company operations and developed all company computer and database networks.

  • Staff Assistant

    1991 - 1992

    Constituent Liaison with responsibility for political and community case management and administration issues. Committee member - Arizona/Japan Business Forum.

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