Our Story
Our Story
I launched Spikeball Inc in 2008 with no real clue about starting a business, let alone launching a new sport. Yet, here we are with 4+ million players (all over the world), 40 full-time employees, 150+ tournaments every year, and tons of love from Shark Tank, Jonas Brothers, Casey Neistat, Dude Perfect, The Today Show, Inc Magazine, countless professional athletes and celebrities.
Our first ‘warehouse’ was my basement and could fit about 72 sets in my beat up, 1998 Outback (may it rest in peace). 5 years later, in 2013, we hit $1 million in annual revenue with zero full-time employees. We’re headquartered in Chicago but most of our employees live all over the US. We’re firm believers in live where you want just do good work. The mission of the company is to create the next great global sport. With that said, THANK YOU for joining me on this ride. Hopefully I'll see you at a tournament or at a pick-up game soon.
Have a good one,
Chris Ruder
Spikeball CEO
@SpikeballChris
I launched Spikeball Inc in 2008 with no real clue about starting a business, let alone launching a new sport. Yet, here we are with 4+ million players (all over the world), 24 full-time employees, 150+ tournaments every year, and tons of love from Shark Tank, Jonas Brothers, Casey Neistat, Dude Perfect, The Today Show, Inc Magazine, countless professional athletes and celebrities.
Our first ‘warehouse’ was my basement and could fit about 72 sets in my beat up, 1998 Outback (may it rest in peace). 5 years later, in 2013, we hit $1 million in annual revenue with zero full-time employees. We’re headquartered in Chicago but most of our employees live all over the US. We’re firm believers in live where you want just do good work. The mission of the company is to create the next great global sport. With that said, THANK YOU for joining me on this ride. Hopefully I'll see you at a tournament or at a pick-up game soon.
Have a good one,
Chris Ruder
Spikeball CEO
@SpikeballChris
Mission
To bring people together through
competition and fun.
Vision
To become the next great global sport.
Our Values
Our Values
1) Have fun.
2) Trust. Give it until you shouldn't.
3) Go big. Grow from failure. Celebrate success.
4) Listen. improve. Always be learning.
5) Be proactive. Embrace change and status the challenge quo when necessary.
6) Surprise and delight.
7) Be intentionally inclusive.
8) Own it.
9) Don't be a jerk. See above.
11) Be curious.
Last Updated October 2021 | Older Versions
1) Have fun.
2) Trust. Give it until you shouldn't.
3) Go big. Grow from failure. Celebrate success.
4) Listen. improve. Always be learning.
5) Be proactive. Embrace change and status the challenge quo when necessary.
6) Surprise and delight.
7) Be intentionally inclusive.
8) Own it.
9) Don't be a jerk. See above.
11) Be curious.
Last Updated October 2021 | Older Versions
Meet the Team
Chris Ruder
CEO
Scott Palmer
COO
Izzy P.
Community Manager
Tina P.
Graphic Designer
Joel G.
Senior Manager, International Operations
Janne C.
Director of Global Logistics
Jack S.
VP of Sport & Strategy Development
Skyler B.
Director of Play
Edith B.
Shipping & Receiving Manager
Hadas L.
Director of Supply Chain Integrity
Scott W.
Senior Manager,
Wholesale Operations
Adam L.
Midwest DC Manager
Kyle K.
National Accounts Manager
Christina C.
Senior Marketing Manager
Mike W.
Amazon Business Manager
Logan C.
Technology Director
Ruth T.
International Marketing Manager
Bridget M.
HR & Culture
Director
Jessica P.
Manager, Wholsale Accounts
Wendy S.
Wholesale Accounts Manager
Shane K.
Lead Mobile Developer
Derek R.
Director of Operations
Nora W.
Senior Sport Development Manager
Tom R.
International Operations Associate
Jurie V.
Director of Finance & Accounting
Moises V.
Warehouse Operations Manager
Ken S.
CSO
Lee M.
Accounting Associate
Imane J.
Accounting & Tax Manager
Nick G.
CMO
Hilary P.
Wholesale Order Manager
Neeraj H.
Ecommerce Data Analyst
Alexandre T.
Product Owner, Sport Software
Sam B.
Product Development
Manager
Alyssa Y.
Videographer
Shaquille M.
Routing Manager
Aubree H.
Domestic Wholesale Operations Manager
Claudia R.
Fulfillment Manager
Emilie H.
Fulfillment Manager
Shan W.
Accounts Receivable Manager
Matt H.
Inventory & Purchasing Manager
Shaun B.
Director of Content