About
Sanford Spivey focuses on building companies from scratch, using go-to-market experimentation and narrow-wedge product development, with an interest in overlooked or niche markets where AI-powered software can transform specific workflows. He has worked across hardware, software, and large technology markets throughout his career and has lived in the United States, Mexico, and Australia.
Invests in
AI & Machine Learning
Experience
- 25m EvolvePartner & Head of Studiocurrent2024 β presentNew York, NY
- 25madisonPartner & Head of Studio, Supply Chaincurrent2025 β presentNew York, United States
- Pioneer Square LabsBuilt Some Companies2021 β 2024Seattle, Washington, United States
- TechstarsMentor2014 β 2024Los Angeles | Paris | Seattle
- LatchVice President, Product & Strategy2021 β 2022Seattle, Washington, United States
- LatchGeneral Manager, Product2020 β 2021Nomad | Exploring the U.S.
- LatchHead of Product Partnerships2019 β 2020San Francisco, California | New York, New York
- Sonos, Inc.Sales / New Biz GM2019 β 2020Seattle, Washington
- Sonos, Inc.Product & Business Development2018 β 2019Seattle, Washington | Santa Barbara, California
- Sonos, Inc.Product Marketing2017 β 2018Santa Barbara, California
- Sonos, Inc.Business Development - New Markets2016 β 2017Los Angeles, California
- Sonos, Inc.Business Development2015 β 2016Santa Barbara, California
- Sonos, Inc.Product2014 β 2015Boston, Massachusetts
- Sonos, Inc.Legal2013 β 2014Santa Barbara, California
- WIFF Shampoo & ConditionerFounder2004 β 2012Santa Barbara, California
Education
- Questrom School of Business, Boston UniversityBachelor's Degree, Business Administration, Management, and Entrepreneurship
Same school
Also attended Questrom School of Business, Boston University71
Sujata BhatiaInvestor at Index VenturesTroy PhoaAssociate at Marlin Equity PartnersRony Patishi-ChillimInvestor at Israel Cleantech VenturesKelvin LeungDirector, Growth at Openspace VenturesJason RobartCo-founder and General Partner at Seae VenturesLisa DutotFinance Administration Manager at Red Cell Incubation
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Shared employers
Also worked at 25m Evolve1
Also worked at Pioneer Square Labs9
Vivek LadsariyaGeneral Partner at SINEWAVE VENTURESGeoff EntressManaging Director at Pioneer Square LabsMike GalgonManaging Director at Pioneer Square LabsBen GilbertManaging Director at Pioneer Square LabsGreg GottesmanManaging Director at Pioneer Square LabsBen RushSenior Associate at Pioneer Square Labs
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Also worked at Techstars378
Brad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and TechstarsRustyAdvisor at Clear VenturesHouman HaghighiPartner, Business & Corporate Development at Menlo VenturesIsabelle StyslingerSenior Associate, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionWesley BarrowPartner at Correlation VenturesJack Bixby LucasGeneral Partner at Lucas Venture Group
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Also worked at Latch8
Tom DriscollPrincipal at Differential VenturesZack SchildhornVenture Partner at Lux CapitalRaju RishiGeneral Partner at RRE VenturesMarco DeMeirelesInvestor at Ansa CapitalWan Li ZhuCo-Founder and Managing Director at Suffolk TechnologiesKris KemenyManaging Director at Tekfen Ventures
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Colleagues at 25Madison
Aaron Sobel
Board Member, Partner (Apollo Private Equity), Board Member (Cox Media Group), Board Member (Rackspace) at 25Madison
Alison McGuire
Controller at 25Madison
Anna Vardanyan
Executive Assistant & Office Manager at 25Madison
Ava Forte
Chief of Staff at 25Madison
Avery Hill
Associate at 25Madison
Ben Goldstein
Associate at 25Madison
Bobby Tuohy
Director of Product (Flashpoint), Venture Partner (First In Ventures), Head of Product (Echosec) at 25Madison
Calista Reyes
Associate at 25Madison














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