By ICR | Podcast
Venture Capital is all about the cash—but in a crowded field, money is cheap. To truly stand out, you have to go above and beyond for your investments. Today’s guest has set themselves apart by providing exceptional support.
We’re sitting down with Seth Spergel, who is a managing partner of Merlin Ventures, where he’s responsible for identifying cutting-edge companies for Merlin to partner with and invest in. Seth has more than 20 years of experience building, selling, and investing in software and startups.
Prior to Merlin Ventures, he was VP for Infrastructure Technologies at In-Q-Tel, a strategic investment firm that invests in startups that meet the mission needs of government customers. There he led a team of technology experts to evaluate companies and identify novel uses of their technology within the In-Q-Tel customer set.
Before In-Q-Tel, Seth was the VP of engineering for ThinkGeek, an online seller and manufacturer of geeky toys and clothing. He also spent 12 years at IBM in roles ranging from software developer to sales manager.
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