Our Story

HomeSpark®.AI was born from the frustrations of being a homeowner — that mix of pride, panic, and a pile of questions you didn't know you needed to ask. One day, you're holding the keys to your biggest investment; the next, you're wondering why the basement smells weird and if your contractor is speaking English or code.

Like most people, we started with no manual and learned the hard way — through trial, error, and a few expensive "oops" moments. Over the years, we picked up tips from grandfathers and fathers, friends, and the kind of tradespeople who actually return your call. We learned a lot, but it was clear: homes are living, breathing things, and managing them can be a full-time job.

The real spark came during a pandemic renovation. Something felt off — the work, the answers, the sinking feeling that maybe things weren't being done right. We hired a consultant, and when the 47-page report arrived (yes, forty-seven), it was a wake-up call. From safety issues to code violations, we realized just how little most homeowners know — and how overwhelming it all can be.

So we dug in: reading codes, watching YouTube videos, asking questions on Reddit, and talking to anyone who would listen. And as we shared our story, we discovered we weren't alone. Everyone — from first-time buyers to long-time owners — felt the same way: confused, anxious, and tired of writing checks without understanding what they were for.

That's why we built HomeSpark®.AI. To make homeowners feel informed, confident, and in control. With the right tools and knowledge, anyone can understand their home — not just the pros. We believe homeownership should feel empowering, not exhausting.

Because at the end of the day, your home should be your comfort zone, not your stress zone.

HomeSpark®.AI — We reduce the stress of being home.

Our team

Meet the People Behind HomeSpark®.AI

The minds (and hearts) making homeownership simpler, smarter, and a little less stressful.

John Rudolph

CEO & Founder

John Rudolph

CEO & Founder

Constructing his vision for HomeSpark®.AI in a mindmap, John is a veteran tech and media founder and executive. Having built/scaled and advised companies to major exits (as CEO-$300M and CFO- $200M) across media and tech, John is a holder of a U.S. patent (U.S. Patent 60/180,700, issued in 2000) in early social networking systems. Tech investor (notably pre-seed investor in Dave (public exit @ $4B)).

Chris Igoe

EVP - Engineering

Chris Igoe

EVP - Engineering

Chris is a tech leader with 15+ years of experience building platforms, leading teams, and driving digital transformation. He co-founded Songspace (exited to $1bn music tech co.), revolutionizing creative collaboration, and led modernization at Downtown Music Holdings, cutting deployment cycles from days to hours. His expertise spans scaling startups to Fortune 500 solutions.

Lucas Kelly

Sr. Product Manager, Strategy & Data

Lucas Kelly

Sr. Product Manager, Strategy & Data

Lucas leads product management (from Day 1). As part of the strategy team, he brings data analytics, product strategy, and design thinking to drive growth, partnerships, and scalable operations. With a knack for the all things in the start up toolbox (ex. Postman, Langfuse,..), he rolls up his sleeves to build systems that turn insight into impact.

Sparky

Chief Happiness Officer

Sparky

Chief Happiness Officer

Sparky is HomeSpark®.AI's official mascot and your home's new best friend. As the team's Chief Happiness Officer, he brings the spark to everything we do; from answering your toughest home questions to making maintenance feel a little less like a chore and a lot more like taking care of what matters. Whether you need a pep talk or a part number, Sparky's got you covered.

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