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Adam Hartung

CEO / Managing Partner - Spark Partners

Adam Hartung

I currently serve as the CEO of three companies: Content Laboratory (a content services company,) Spark Partners (a growth strategy firm offering assessments, strategy consulting and on-line self-administered revenue growth tools,) and Soparfilm Energy (an oil & gas exploration & production investment company.) Over the last thirty years, I have served on multiple boards, including Audit Chair for a NASDAQ traded company, and advised boards of directors on managing for disruptions and promoting innovation into corporate management.

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My passion is public speaking on the importance of growth, innovation and strategy to succeed. As a keynote speaker I have been invited to over 1,000 leadership events, both multi-company and single company. My portfolio includes speeches, presentations, workshops and executive coaching on how to achieve faster growth from higher levels of innovation driven by trends.

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Unfit for Flight
Leadership2 min read

Unfit for Flight

United bought into a strategy over 30 years ago of “hub and spoke,” which was fed by a desire to be the biggest airline.

Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

Unambiguous Lock-in
Leadership2 min read

Unambiguous Lock-in

Sears is in the Whirlpool. "Pride goes before the fall" according to Proverbs, and there’s nothing but pride in Sears’ executive suite.

Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

Uh, Oh – Will Starbucks Recover?
Leadership4 min read

Uh, Oh – Will Starbucks Recover?

Starbucks was a model of growth. While the company was expanding its shops the previous CEO looked into the future and developed a series of new businesses to augment the original business:

Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

Uh Oh at Ebay
Innovation3 min read

Uh Oh at Ebay

eBay's revenue drop highlights risks of clinging to outdated models amidst evolving customer needs and market shifts.

Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

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