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Ed Applebaum is an experienced executive currently serving as President of Karmaseed since May 2017, focusing on "Currency for Good." In addition, Ed is a Founding Partner, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Operating Officer at Sparc Retail Fidelity since October 2007. At Solid State Devices, Inc. (SSDI), Ed has held several roles, including Managing Partner and Board Member since July 2006, and previously served as Vice President Operations, overseeing multiple divisions from May 1990 to May 2006. Ed's early career includes roles such as Global Sales and Marketing Manager and Engineering Manager for the Microelectronics Division, where responsibilities encompassed engineering, manufacturing, planning, and marketing. Ed holds a degree in Entrepreneurship Studies from USC Marshall School of Business, graduating in 1990.