Richard Vague — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Authored multiple books on macroeconomics and financial crises, including "The Paradox of Debt," "A Brief History of Doom," and "The Next Economic Disaster."
Serves as President of Widehall LLC and Managing Partner of Gabriel Investments, an early-stage venture capital company.
Co-founded and served as CEO of consumer credit card banks First USA and Juniper Bank.
Co-founded and served as Chairman and CEO of Energy Plus, an electricity and natural gas supply company.
Served as Secretary of Banking and Securities for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from 2020 until 2023.
Chairs the board of the Public School Employees' Retirement System, the largest public pension fund in Pennsylvania.
Founder of the economic data service Tychos (tychosgroup.org) and the email newsletter Delanceyplace.com.

Biography

Richard Vague is an American businessperson, venture capitalist, and author, recognized for his economic commentary and public service. He currently serves as President of Widehall LLC, a strategic communications and events consulting firm, and as Managing Partner of Gabriel Investments, an early-stage venture capital company. From 2020 until 2023, Vague served as Secretary of Banking and Securities for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.