Sprout Spotlight: Michael Smith, Building Innovation, Sustainability, and eCommerce from the Ground Up
At Sprout, our strongest advantage isn’t just our platform or processes; it’s the people who bring them to life. Today, we’re spotlighting Michael Smith, a leader whose creativity, initiative, and unwavering commitment to sustainability have shaped some of Sprout’s most impactful programs. Michael joined Sprout at a pivotal moment, when the company was still young, and its eCommerce presence hadn’t been built yet. Instead of seeing the gap as a challenge, he saw it as an oppo
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From ITAD provider to circular supply chain partner: What changed (and why it matters)
Companies that shift beyond one-off ITAD vendors toward circular supply chain partners gain continuous control, ongoing value recovery, and stronger long-term outcomes.
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Hidden Costs of AI Deployment: Build a Lifecycle Strategy Beyond CapEx
IT and procurement leaders with a traditional mindset think that managing AI infrastructure comes down to buying and replacing hardware. But that’s not the whole story.
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From Chip Recycling to Business Development: Annette’s Journey to Sprout
At Sprout, our best resource isn’t just our platform — it’s our people. That’s why we’re spotlighting Annette Roccapalumba, a powerhouse on our Business Development team whose journey shows how culture, curiosity, and collaboration drive everything we do. When Annette first entered the IT industry over 30 years ago, “asset management” didn’t even exist. She cut her teeth in chip recycling, then rode the wave as data centers grew in the early 2000s. “I’d always been impressed
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Welcoming Jennefer Varner as Sprout’s Head of Marketing
Sprout is excited to welcome Jennefer Varner as our new Head of Marketing , bringing over 15 years of experience driving growth, retention, and demand generation strategies for hyper-growth B2B technology brands. Jennefer joins Sprout from Pushpay, where she led Growth and Retention Marketing, overseeing demand generation, MDR, and marketing operations for both Pushpay and Resi. Her career includes leadership roles at FinLync, Passport, and ANCILE/uPerform, where she built
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Sprout Welcomes Industry Leader Joe Mertens to Its Board of Directors
Sprout is pleased to announce that Joe Mertens , former CEO of Sirius Computer Solutions, has joined the company’s Board of Directors. Joe brings over three decades of executive leadership in enterprise IT services and a deep track record of scaling companies through transformational growth and strategic partnerships. Joe served as President and CEO of Sirius Computer Solutions from 2011 until his retirement in 2023, successfully leading the company through multiple ownershi
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