Joe Sanberg
Joe Sanberg | |
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Sanberg speaking at the 2019 California Democratic Party State Convention | |
| Born | July 12, 1979 Southern California, U.S. |
| Education | Harvard University (AB) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Website | Official website |
Joseph N. Sanberg (born July 12, 1979) is an American entrepreneur. He is co-founder of Aspiration, Inc., initially an online banking and investing firm, and an early investor in meal delivery service Blue Apron. He is also the founder of CalEITC4Me, a California outreach program that helps low-income families claim the state and federal earned income tax credits.
In March 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice charged Sanberg with defrauding investors out of more than $145 million. In August 2025, he agreed to plead guilty to two counts of wire fraud. Prosecutors cited losses to investors of over $248 million. Investigation by additional authorities is ongoing.