Louise B. Hardman

Louise Hardman is a startup ecosystem builder passionate about helping early-stage companies bring new technologies to market. As Director of RealmSpark at ASU Enterprise Partners, she leads the InvestU Angel Investor Network, connecting founders, investors, and community partners to strengthen Arizona’s venture landscape. With a background spanning engineering, market research, and strategic marketing in clean tech and innovation, Louise bridges the gap between technology development and commercialization. Her work fuels collaboration between academia, investors, and entrepreneurs—driving growth for startups born from the Arizona State University and Thunderbird School of Global Management ecosystems.