Jason Gardner, Founder of Marqeta

About Jason Gardner

Jason Gardner is the founder of Marqeta, a modern card-issuing platform launched in 2010. He served as CEO from 2010 to 2023, leading the company through its $16 billion IPO in June 2021. He transitioned to Executive Chairman and then became a Board Member in June 2024.

Jason Gardner at a glance

• Company: Marqeta
• Total raised: $500M
• Latest round: IPO
• Investors: Daintree, Granite Ventures, Coatue Management, Lone Pine Capital, Greyhound Capital, CommerzVentures
• Location: Oakland, California

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