Executive Team
Jared Shusterman – Founder/Managing Partner Since 2005, Jared has been primarily responsible for the development and direction of SproutLoud’s core technology offering for business requirements and feature developments. Before SproutLoud, Jared was with Thomas Weisel Partner’s internet and online advertising investment banking practice in San Francisco. He also served as lead analyst on a number of Corporate Finance and M&A deals, including Newscorps’ buyout of Intermix Media (Myspace.com). Jared graduated with a B.A. in Finance and Marketing from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia.
Anjan Upadhya – Managing Director of Technology & Software Anjan is the Chief Architect of SproutLoud's application. Before joining SproutLoud in early 2006, Anjan held similar positions in a number of startup companies. He served as the Chief Technology Officer for StudyNet, a leading platform for online education. His work at Turkel Shwartz and Partners won him 2 silver Addy Awards in the advertising field. He won an additional Addy for his collaborative work with Cave Design, a leading graphics communication company. He’s a published photographer, and has a deep passion for open-source software and loves the innovative thinking and inspiration that comes from it.
Gary Ritkes – Managing Director of Sales & Marketing Prior to joining SproutLoud, Gary was VP of Marketing for Rex Three, Inc., www.rex3.com, SproutLoud’s first and largest vendor among its network of providers. He joined SproutLoud’s management team full-time in January 2008. During his twenty year tenure, he has become a recognized innovator and leader in the technology area within the graphic communications industry. He’s worked directly for and with several of the largest print communication companies such as Applied Graphic Technologies and UK based Photobition, and was an original founder of the Earth Color Group. In 1996, Gary sold his company Advanced Digital Services(ADS) to then publicly traded Katz Digital Technologies.
Dave Kinsella - Managing Director of Finance & Accounting Dave has 18 years of experience with retail, service and manufacturing industries in the public and private sector. Prior to joining SproutLoud, Dave was the lead financial and accounting executive for Slifer Designs, Inc. (National Design Firm), Medix Resources, Inc. (Medical Staffing & Medical Software Startup), Simonton Windows (Vinyl Window Manufacturer) and Woodcraft Supply Corp. (Catalog Retailer). He has also performed various consulting roles for MacDermid, Inc., Vail Resorts, Inc. and Executors' Resource.
