Ryan Hagerty

About Ryan Hagerty

I’m the Founder and CEO of Spot Parking, where we’re transforming how universities and cities manage parking enforcement. Using real-time AI, computer vision, and automation, we make parking systems more efficient, reduce violations, and deliver better experiences for drivers and enforcement teams alike.Since launching Spot Parking, we’ve:• Built a full-stack platform with two mobile apps, enforcement tools, live stall monitoring, permit management, and violation analytics• Closed our first round of funding to accelerate growth across higher education and municipal marketsMy background spans operational strategy, product design, and building lean, scalable systems. Before founding Spot Parking, I managed digital advertising campaigns, built performance dashboards, and led multi-functional teams across private companies and nonprofit organizations — always with a focus on real-world results and clarity.At my core, I’m a builder. Whether it’s teams, systems, or new ways of solving entrenched problems, I thrive on ownership, creative thinking, and turning ambitious ideas into working realities.If you’re working in campus operations, city infrastructure, or smart mobility, I’d love to connect — and I’m always happy to trade ideas.

Experience

1. CEO, Founder

   Spot Parking

   Aug 2023 — Present · Provo, UT, US

   Led the development of machine learning solutions to automate parking enforcement at Spot Parking.• Collaborated with co-founders, teams, mentors, and competitors to drive innovation and growth.• Implemented strategies to optimize operations and enhance efficiency in the parking industry.

Education

• Brigham Young University

  Bachelor's degree, Information Systems