Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 40/100
2 mention(s) identify CARL D. SPARKS as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| COPART INC | 2021-10-22 | Carl D. Sparks has served since October 2020 as managing partner of Interlock Partners, a venture capital firm focused on early stage, transformative investments. Prior to joining Interlock Partners, from 2016 to 2017, Mr. Sparks was the chief executive officer of Academic Partnerships, an educational technology company focused on helping public universities to offer their degree programs online. Mr. Sparks received his M.B.A. from Harvard University, and his B.S.E. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University. | Has executive management background in digital marketplace technology businesses and educational technology; holds a B.S.E. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, indicating technical and software-related skills. |
| COPART INC | 2022-11-02 | Carl D. Sparks has served since October 2020 as managing partner of Interlock Partners, a venture capital firm focused on early stage, transformative investments. Prior to joining Interlock Partners, from 2016 to 2017, Mr. Sparks was the chief executive officer of Academic Partnerships, an educational technology company focused on helping public universities to offer their degree programs online. | Has executive experience in educational technology and digital marketplace technology businesses, indicating relevant software and technical expertise. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2021-10-22 | Carl D. Sparks has served since October 2020 as managing partner of Interlock Partners, a venture capital firm focused on early stage, transformative investments. Prior to joining Interlock Partners, from 2016 to 2017, Mr. Sparks was the chief executive officer of Academic Partnerships, an educational technology company focused on helping public universities to offer their degree programs online. Mr. Sparks received his M.B.A. from Harvard University, and his B.S.E. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University. |
| 2022-10-13 | Represents options to acquire 25,000 shares of common stock held by Mr. Sparks that are exercisable within sixty days after October 3, 2022. |
| 2022-11-02 | Carl D. Sparks has served since October 2020 as managing partner of Interlock Partners, a venture capital firm focused on early stage, transformative investments. Prior to joining Interlock Partners, from 2016 to 2017, Mr. Sparks was the chief executive officer of Academic Partnerships, an educational technology company focused on helping public universities to offer their degree programs online. |
| 2023-10-26 | Mr. Sparks has served since October 2020 as managing partner of Interlock Partners... Key attributes, experience and skills: Investment Management Industry Experience, Technology Sector Experience, Specialized Finance and Accounting Expertise, Other Publicly Traded Corporation Director Experience |
| 2024-10-24 | Mr. Sparks has served since October 2020 as managing partner of Interlock Partners... Key attributes, experience and skills: Investment Management Industry Experience, Technology Sector Experience, Specialized Finance and Accounting Expertise, Other Publicly Traded Corporation Director Experience |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-10-11