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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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Drive for Success at Gm
Investment2 min read

Drive for Success at Gm

GM once tried to re-invent itself. Saturn was created as a way for GM to learn what works in today’s market.

Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

Drifting in the Swamp
Leadership5 min read

Drifting in the Swamp

Microsoft without Mr. Gates is exactly will be unable to plan from the future backward.

Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

Draining the Swamp at Sears
Leadership3 min read

Draining the Swamp at Sears

Sears Holdings’ value has to be based upon what Mr. Lampert will do with this cash he plans to get out of Sears.

Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

Double-up That Lock-in
Leadership2 min read

Double-up That Lock-in

The largest western food chain in China is KFC (remember that the next time someone says Asian bird flu is a detraction to their sales), with about 3x the number of units McDonald’s has.

Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

Double Up – Then Out?
Leadership2 min read

Double Up – Then Out?

UAL has literally traded its future for today. Management is de-investing in order to produce current profits, while simultaneously asking employees to sacrifice in order to keep the company alive.

Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

Don’t Leave Obamacare to the Attorneys!
Innovation4 min read

Don’t Leave Obamacare to the Attorneys!

American healthcare costs are crippling the economy, and instead of relying on courts, the U.S. must learn from global competitors and embrace disruptive innovation to create a more efficient system.

Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

Done With Ease
Innovation4 min read

Done With Ease

Apple's iTunes quickly dominated music retail, while traditional retailers like Wal-Mart focused on outdated strategies.

Adam Hartung · 29 April 2025

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