Spencer Swanson
About Spencer Swanson
Spencer Swanson is a Ventures Associate at Plug and Play Tech Center, having previously held various roles in business development and analysis across multiple companies. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science with a minor in History from the University of Pennsylvania.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Spencer Swanson serves as a Ventures Associate at Plug and Play Tech Center, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he engages with startups and investors, facilitating connections and supporting the growth of innovative companies. His work involves analyzing potential investment opportunities and contributing to the overall strategy of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Spencer Swanson earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where he majored in Political Science and minored in History. His studies spanned from 2017 to 2021. Prior to this, he completed his High School Diploma at the American School in London from 2012 to 2016. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in analytical thinking and research.
Professional Experience
Spencer has accumulated diverse professional experience across various roles. He worked as an Analyst at Liberty City Ventures from 2021 to 2023 and briefly in 2020. He also held positions at CMT Digital as a BD Analyst in 2023, at N26 in Product Management in 2019, and at Twitter in Business Development in 2017. His experience spans multiple cities, including New York, London, and Berlin.
Previous Work at Liberty City Ventures
Spencer Swanson's tenure at Liberty City Ventures included two distinct periods. He first worked as an Analyst for two years from 2021 to 2023, following a brief two-month stint in 2020. During his time there, he contributed to investment analysis and supported the firm's strategic initiatives.
Early Career Roles
In the early stages of his career, Spencer held various positions that provided him with exposure to different aspects of business. He worked in Business Development at Twitter for one month in 2017 in Hamburg, Germany, and spent two months in Sales at Fidel API in 2018 in London. Additionally, he was involved in Marketing at wefox for four months in Berlin in 2017.