Todd Hays is a trailblazer in the gaming and consumer electronics industries, having built a legendary track record of innovation, execution, and market success. As the founder and driving force behind InterAct Accessories and the original GameShark, Todd brought to life a string of groundbreaking products that redefined how millions of people played and interacted with games. Todd has launched over 50 breakthrough products, generating more than $1 billion in global sales. He’s best known for creating the GameShark, the iconic cheat device that changed the way millions played games. His other innovations include the Clear ProPads (SNES/Genesis), programmable ProgramPads with LCD screens, and the HandyBoy Game Boy accessory.

He introduced memory breakthroughs like the Mega Memory Cards and the Dex Drive (the first PC game save backup device), and helped bring consoles online with the N64 NetShark. Todd also created standout accessories like character-branded memory cards, the steel-frame TopFighter arcade stick, and Microsoft’s twistable flight sticks.