Seth Spergel
Seth Spergel is a Managing Partner of Merlin Ventures, responsible for identifying cutting-edge companies for Merlin to partner with and invest in. Seth has over 20 years of experience building, selling, and investing in software and startups. Before Merlin Ventures, Seth 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 In-Q-Tel’s 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.