Spencer Holton
About Spencer Holton
Spencer Holton is the Lead Product Manager at Carta, where he has worked since 2024, focusing on expanding the company's Fund Administration business. He has a diverse background in product management and entrepreneurship, with previous roles at REI, the University of Oregon, and Coast to Crest Fund.
Work at Carta
Spencer Holton has been with Carta since 2019, holding various roles that have contributed to the company's growth in the financial technology sector. Currently, he serves as the Lead Product Manager, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he leads a team dedicated to expanding Carta's Fund Administration business into new asset classes, including Private Equity. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Product Manager from 2022 to 2024 and as a Product Manager for Investor Services from 2020 to 2022. His experience at Carta also includes a year as Portfolio Insights in the Greater Seattle Area.
Education and Expertise
Spencer Holton earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration, with a focus on Finance and Entrepreneurship, from the University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business. This educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills to excel in product management and financial services. His expertise lies in building products tailored for Carta's largest venture capital fund administration customers, demonstrating a strong understanding of market needs and product development.
Background
Before joining Carta, Spencer Holton accumulated diverse experience in various roles. He worked at REI in multiple capacities, including Sales and Shipping/Receiving & Inventory Management, from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, he served as an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at the University of Oregon's Charles H. Lundquist College of Business and as a Venture Associate at the Coast to Crest Fund, both from 2018 to 2019. He also co-founded Trail Supply Co., contributing to his entrepreneurial experience.
Career Progression
Spencer Holton's career has shown a steady progression in product management and entrepreneurship. His initial roles at REI provided foundational experience in customer service and inventory management. Transitioning to Carta, he advanced from Portfolio Insights to Product Manager and then to Senior Product Manager, ultimately becoming the Lead Product Manager. His involvement in various capacities at Carta highlights his adaptability and commitment to driving product innovation in the financial technology landscape.