Overview
Michael Carden is an Independent Director at Shuttlerock [5]. Carden is a co-founder of Joyous, an AI-powered frontline feedback platform for operational improvement [2][3]. Carden's previous ventures include Sonar6, which Carden founded and served as CEO before its acquisition by Cornerstone OnDemand, and Promapp, where Carden served as Board Chair prior to its acquisition by Nintex [2]. In addition to current roles at Narrative as Director and Chair [4], Carden has held directorships at AskNicely [8] and vWork [9]. Carden holds a BCom in Marketing and International Business and a BSc in Computer Science, both from the University of Auckland [11][12]. Carden has served as a judge for the NZ Hi-Tech Awards since 2014 [6].
Profile introduction
Mike is a co-founder of Joyous – AI powered frontline feedback for operational improvement. Previously two exits. CEO/Founder Sonar6 acquired by Cornerstone OnDemand. Board Chair Promapp acquired by Nintex.
Career history
- Co-FounderFeb 2018 to presentJoyous
- Director (Chair)Jan 2020 to presentNarrative
- Independent DirectorSep 2025 to presentShuttlerock
- Judge2014 to presentNZ Hi-Tech Awards
- Independent DirectorSep 2025 to May 2026Matomo
- Director (Chair)Mar 2016 to Aug 2022AskNicely
- Independent DirectorFeb 2016 to Oct 2019vWork
- Member, Beachheads Advisor BoardOct 2013 to Sep 2019New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
Education
- BCom, Marketing & International Business1988 - 1991University of Auckland
- BSc, Computer Science1987 - 1990University of Auckland
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