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Summary: I have a broad skill set earned over a quarter century of building businesses and launching products. I'm currently a Fractional CFO and startup consultant, as well as the founder of Carbon Zip, carbon credits startup that focuses on plugging abandoned oil and gas wells. History: I've worked in startups and finance for much of my career, including the mortgage and equipment leasing companies I founded. I've also launched businesses in software, climate tech, XR, real estate, construction, supplements, apparel, publishing, athletic equipment, and even a climate-change-themed haunted house, rounding out my finance experience with executive roles in sales, marketing, and operations. I'm also an advisor for SXSW and multiple startups. I've spoken at SXSW several times, including two sessions on climate tech and the energy transition. I grew up in rural Iowa, competed as a multi-sport college athlete, and currently enjoy mountain sports, travel, gardening, and creative writing in my limited free time. Languages and Technical Skills: Fluent in Spanish. Expert in Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint, Salesforce, Zoho, Google Analytics, Google AdWords, WordPress, MailChimp, HTML, CSS, QuickBooks, 3D printing, editing, copyediting, copywriting. Working knowledge of Unity, Unreal Engine, C#, C++, JavaScript, Python, Ruby on Rails, game design, agile development, TinkerCAD, VSDC Video Editor, Adobe Premier Pro/Illustrator/Photoshop. Certified Level 1 Thermographer. https://mattsparks.net/