Gary Gaspar

Gary Gaspar is the co-founder and CEO of Marker.io, a platform designed to simplify the process of reporting bugs and collecting feedback on websites. He co-founded the company in 2015 alongside Olivier Kaisin and Emile-Victor Portenart, initially stemming from their experiences running a web design agency where they identified inefficiencies in quality assurance processes.15

Background and Education

Gary Gaspar holds a Master's degree in Marketing and Finance from Maastricht University, where he studied from 2010 to 2011. He also completed a Bachelor's degree in International Business & Economics at the same institution from 2007 to 2010.4 His educational background is complemented by various roles in project management and product development prior to launching Marker.io, including positions at Côté Clair and WooRank.46

Professional Journey

Before establishing Marker.io, Gaspar was involved in multiple startups and agencies, focusing on client relationships and product management. His journey into the SaaS (Software as a Service) industry began when he and his co-founders decided to pivot from their agency work to create a tool that would streamline feedback collection for developers.23 Under his leadership, Marker.io has grown significantly, now serving thousands of customers who have reported millions of issues using their platform.15

Vision for Marker.io

Gaspar's vision for Marker.io is to create a "bug-free internet" by making it easier for non-technical users to report visual bugs that developers can address effectively. The platform integrates seamlessly with popular project management tools like Trello and GitHub, enhancing existing workflows for teams.56 Gary is passionate about startups and growth, often sharing insights on how to effectively transition from service-based businesses to SaaS models.23

Outside of his professional endeavors, Gary is known to be an avid basketball fan.6