About Us
Heystack was founded in 2023 by technology and hobby veterans who saw a broken ingestion process holding the hobby back. Imaging infrastructure wasn't built for trading cards, recognition systems lacked accuracy and speed, and critical liquidity tools were disconnected.
We built Heystack to fix and connect essential commerce tools so consignors, breakers, dealers, and platforms can capture, identify, and transact cards at release day speed.
Our vision is a hobby powered by high-quality images, structured data, and seamless integrations that help businesses serve collectors faster and better than ever before.
Designed and Assembled in Detroit.
Heystack One is the hobby's first purpose-built imaging solution. Designed by collectors and refined with input from dealers and consignment teams around the globe, it delivers fast, consistent, high-quality images for every card.
Better images power better recognition, richer data, and faster listing workflows, improving both user experience and commercial results. The Heystack One is proudly designed in-house and each unit is 3D printed and assembled by hand in Detroit.
Values
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Innovation to Advance the Hobby
We push the hobby forward by building technology that enhances its core pillars of breaking, grading, and selling.
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Data Structure Excellence
We bring order and scale to a fragmented ecosystem by structuring data in ways that unlock speed, searchability, and connectivity.
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Customer Feedback Focus
We build in close partnership with hobby businesses and the collectors they serve, constantly evolving to meet needs and accelerate growth.
Mission
Heystack's mission is to empower collectors by equipping the hobby businesses they trust with innovative technology that creates structure, efficiency, and unprecedented speed to liquidity.
Our Team is Stacked
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Steve Sloan, CEO
A 20-year veteran of the collectibles industry, Steve led record growth at PSA and Collectors Universe before co-founding Heystack. A lifelong collector and strategic operator, he bridges hobby expertise with technology vision.
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Krish Dasgupta, CTO
Krish has built platforms for Beckett, ESPN, and leading fintechs. A co-founder and passionate collector, he brings unmatched technical depth and product vision to the Heystack tech stack.
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Rick Behar, COO
With 40+ years as a national dealer and show promoter, Rick knows the heartbeat of the hobby. He brings operational expertise, deep relationships, and a builder's mentality to everything we do.
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Jerome Behar (In Memoriam)
Jerry was a visionary entrepreneur and co-founder (Workiva, Grand River Solutions, Heystack) whose leadership and passion helped shape Heystack's foundation. His legacy continues to inspire our mission and team every day.