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Sanford Spivey

Investor

Head of Studio at 25Madison

New York, New York, United States

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

  1. 25m EvolvePartner & Head of Studiocurrent2024 — presentNew York, NY
  2. 25madisonPartner & Head of Studio, Supply Chaincurrent2025 — presentNew York, United States
  3. Pioneer Square LabsBuilt Some Companies2021 — 2024Seattle, Washington, United States
  4. TechstarsMentor2014 — 2024Los Angeles | Paris | Seattle
  5. LatchVice President, Product & Strategy2021 — 2022Seattle, Washington, United States
  6. LatchGeneral Manager, Product2020 — 2021Nomad | Exploring the U.S.
  7. LatchHead of Product Partnerships2019 — 2020San Francisco, California | New York, New York
  8. Sonos, Inc.Sales / New Biz GM2019 — 2020Seattle, Washington
  9. Sonos, Inc.Product & Business Development2018 — 2019Seattle, Washington | Santa Barbara, California
  10. Sonos, Inc.Product Marketing2017 — 2018Santa Barbara, California
  11. Sonos, Inc.Business Development - New Markets2016 — 2017Los Angeles, California
  12. Sonos, Inc.Business Development2015 — 2016Santa Barbara, California
  13. Sonos, Inc.Product2014 — 2015Boston, Massachusetts
  14. Sonos, Inc.Legal2013 — 2014Santa Barbara, California
  15. WIFF Shampoo & ConditionerFounder2004 — 2012Santa Barbara, California

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

Frequently asked questions

Who is Sanford Spivey?
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.
Where does Sanford Spivey work?
Sanford Spivey is Head of Studio at 25Madison.
What does Sanford Spivey invest in?
Sanford Spivey invests in AI & Machine Learning.
Where did Sanford Spivey go to school?
Sanford Spivey studied at Questrom School of Business, Boston University (Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration, Management, and Entrepreneurship).

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