Aaron Hurst — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

CEO and Founder of US Chamber of Connection since 2024, focused on strengthening civic engagement and relational bonds.
Founded Taproot Foundation in 2001, which catalyzed the $15 billion pro bono service market in the U.S.
Co-founded Imperative, a venture-backed startup that introduced purpose profiling technology, acquired by Chronus in 2024.
Co-founded Board.Dev in 2023, a social venture improving nonprofit governance through technical expertise.
Authored the best-selling 2014 book, "The Purpose Economy."
Collaborated with NYU to introduce the first measure of employee fulfillment.

Biography

Aaron Hurst is a social entrepreneur and CEO, known for founding multiple influential organizations dedicated to social impact, purpose-driven leadership, and human connection. He is currently the CEO and Founder of the United States Chamber of Connection, which aims to address declining social connection and trust by uniting leaders and communities to strengthen civic engagement and relational bonds.