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John G.
Sperling is the founder of Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. (founded in 2002), The University of Phoenix, Inc. (founded in 1976), Moral Compass Corp.
(founded in 2010), and Apollo Education Group, Inc. (founded in 1973).
At Apollo Education Group, Inc., he held the title of Executive Chairman from 2011 to 2012.
Dr. Sperling's former job was as a Professor-Humanities at San Jose State University from 1961 to 1973.
Dr. Sperling earned a doctorate degree from the University of Cambridge, an undergraduate degree from The Reed Institute, and a graduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley.
Former positions of John Sperling
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose State University | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1972-12-31 |
Moral Compass Corp.
 Moral Compass Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Moral Compass Corp. is an investment company that starts, acquires, and holds influential stakes in businesses with the potential to make a meaningful social and economic impact in the world, chiefly in the areas of improving human health, educating individuals, supporting progressive scientific principles, and enabling a more efficient and sustainable infrastructure. The company was founded by John G. Sperling on May 18, 2010 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Founder | - |
| ARCADIA BIOSCIENCES, INC. | Founder | - |
The University of Phoenix, Inc.
 The University of Phoenix, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services University of Phoenix, Inc. provides education services. Its services include evening classes, flexible scheduling, continuous enrollment, a student-centered environment, practitioner faculty, online classes, and online library, eBooks, and computer simulations. The company was founded by John G. Sperling in 1976 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Founder | - |
| APOLLO EDUCATION GROUP INC | Founder | 2012-12-30 |
Training of John Sperling
| University of Cambridge | Doctorate Degree |
| The Reed Institute | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of California, Berkeley | Graduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| ARCADIA BIOSCIENCES, INC. | Process Industries |
| Private companies | 3 |
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Apollo Education Group, Inc.
 Apollo Education Group, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Apollo Education Group, Inc. engages in the provision of educational services, educational support services, consulting services, and technical support services to institutions offering post-secondary education. It offers undergraduate, graduate, certificate, online and on-campus, and non-degree educational programs and services. The company was founded by John G. Sperling in 1973 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Consumer Services |
The University of Phoenix, Inc.
The University of Phoenix, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services University of Phoenix, Inc. provides education services. Its services include evening classes, flexible scheduling, continuous enrollment, a student-centered environment, practitioner faculty, online classes, and online library, eBooks, and computer simulations. The company was founded by John G. Sperling in 1976 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Commercial Services |
Moral Compass Corp.
Moral Compass Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Moral Compass Corp. is an investment company that starts, acquires, and holds influential stakes in businesses with the potential to make a meaningful social and economic impact in the world, chiefly in the areas of improving human health, educating individuals, supporting progressive scientific principles, and enabling a more efficient and sustainable infrastructure. The company was founded by John G. Sperling on May 18, 2010 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Finance |
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