Jason Gardner
Founder and Director
Jason Gardner is the Founder of Marqeta, Inc. and served as CEO from 2010-2023, leading the company through its IPO on the NASDAQ in June 2021 before transitioning into the Executive Chairman role from January 2023 – June 2024. Mr. Gardner holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Arizona State University. In his role as Chairperson of the Payments Innovation Committee, starting June 2024, Jason guides the committee in oversight of Marqeta's approach to innovation and technology.
Marqeta is Jason’s third company. He co-founded PropertyBridge, which was acquired by MoneyGram International (MGI) in 2007. Before PropertyBridge, he founded Vertical Think, an IT management company that worked with start-ups and larger organizations.
- Chair of the Payments Innovation Committee