Bospar is an independent, all-remote tech and health public relations and marketing agency founded January 1, 2015 by tech PR veterans Chris Boehlke and Curtis Sparrer. The firm's name combines the founders' last names — Boehlke + Sparrer. Tom Carpenter is the third principal. With 80 employees operating fully remote since day one, Bospar reports $11.2 million in 2024 revenue, posted 18%+ growth in 2025, and earned 11 nominations in the 2026 PRWeek US Awards — outpacing much larger competitors on a per-employee basis. The firm's tagline: "politely pushy."
Founded
January 1, 2015 by Chris Boehlke and Curtis Sparrer
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA (registered; firm is fully remote)
Operating Model
All-remote since day one
Principals
Chris Boehlke, Curtis Sparrer, Tom Carpenter
Employees
80
Revenue
$11.2M (2024); 18%+ growth in 2025
Ownership
Independent
Tagline
"Politely pushy"
Specialties
Technology, healthcare, retail, education, B2B
Overview: What Bospar Does
Bospar is one of the more distinctive boutique tech and health PR firms in the United States — an independent, fully remote agency that has operated entirely without offices since its January 1, 2015 founding. Co-founders Chris Boehlke and Curtis Sparrer named the firm after their last names, structuring it from day one around remote work, employee flexibility, and what they call the "politely pushy" approach to client and media engagement.
The agency reports $11.2 million in 2024 revenue, grew 18%+ in 2025, and operates with 80 employees serving clients across technology, healthcare, retail, education, and B2B. In the 2026 PRWeek US Awards, Bospar earned 11 nominations — a per-employee award velocity that outpaces much larger competitors.
History and Ownership
Chris Boehlke and Curtis Sparrer co-founded Bospar on January 1, 2015 as a fully virtual PR agency. Sparrer had represented brands including PayPal, Tetris, and the SETI Institute prior to launching Bospar. Tom Carpenter joined as the third principal. The firm has remained independent throughout its history and operates entirely without offices.
Key Milestones
January 1, 2015: Bospar founded by Chris Boehlke and Curtis Sparrer as a fully virtual PR agency.
2021: Offered to pay for relocation of its Texas staff in response to changes in Texas abortion laws.
December 11, 2025: Earned 11 nominations in the 2026 PRWeek US Awards.
Services & Practice Areas
Bospar delivers strategic public relations, media relations, content, executive thought leadership, social media, influencer relations, and marketing services across tech and health categories. Primary practice areas are technology and health PR. The agency has expanded into adjacent categories including retail, colleges and universities, and B2B.
Clients and Accounts
Bospar's client portfolio has included PayPal, Tetris, the SETI Institute, HRC Fertility, and a range of technology, health, and B2B brands.
Leadership Team and Executives
Chris Boehlke and Curtis Sparrer serve as principals and co-founders. Tom Carpenter serves as the third principal. Sparrer has been named to Business Insider's Top Fifty in Tech PR twice, PRovoke's Innovator 25 list twice, and PRWeek's Most Purposeful Agency Pro. He is the author of the bestselling book Game Face: Becoming a PR Detective.
Awards and Recognition
11 nominations in the 2026 PRWeek US Awards (December 2025 shortlist). Multiple PRovoke Innovation SABRE Awards. Consistently recognized in PRWeek's Agency Business Report Spotlight series.
Is Bospar independent? Yes. Independent throughout its history.
Who owns Bospar? Independently owned by co-founders Chris Boehlke and Curtis Sparrer, alongside third principal Tom Carpenter.
What industries does Bospar specialize in? Technology, healthcare, retail, education, and B2B.
How large is Bospar? 80 employees, fully remote since founding January 1, 2015. $11.2M in 2024 revenue.
What is Bospar known for? The "politely pushy" approach to media and client engagement, the all-remote operating model since founding, and a track record of outpunching larger competitors on per-employee award velocity.
Key Takeaways
Bospar was founded January 1, 2015 by Chris Boehlke and Curtis Sparrer as a fully virtual tech and health PR agency.
Independent ownership and all-remote operating model throughout the firm's history.
80 employees; $11.2M in 2024 revenue; 18%+ growth in 2025.
Earned 11 nominations in the 2026 PRWeek US Awards.
Representative clients: PayPal, Tetris, SETI Institute, HRC Fertility.
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