Spencer Bardsley is Co-Founder and CEO at AdZen, a pioneering monetization engine for AI companies and web publishers that integrates native keyword links into conversational AI and digital content. AdZen emerged from stealth in April 2025 after launching its groundbreaking platform designed to monetize AI-driven experiences.

Spencer studied at The Ohio State University and previously worked at Entrotech Life Sciences, where he demonstrated strong entrepreneurial skills in fast-paced startup environments. He also founded Scriber and has led ventures in affiliate marketing, smart glasses, augmented reality, and machine learning analytics.

Spencer specializes in building and scaling technologies new to market, with expertise spanning product development, go-to-market strategy, and business growth. He is based in Sacramento and has been recognized as Comstock's Magazine Startup of the Month.

AdZen (formerly Shared Vision) is pioneering a new form of keyword monetization that unlocks untapped inventory across the Open Web and AI. The company provides a trusted alternative for AI companies reluctant to share prompts with ad platforms owned by competing model creators.

AdZen's platform addresses the zero-click era by enabling brands to bid on conversational relevance rather than traditional ad placements. Publishers using AdZen report 50% increases in clicks and sale-through, with the platform helping rebuild sustainable monetization models in the AI-driven digital economy.