Joshua Spertell

About Joshua Spertell

Crypto industry executive with a passion for building, growing, and scaling world-class products. With deep expertise in product, growth, analytics, and early-stage venture capital, I bring a unique blend of technical precision, creative problem-solving, and industry knowledge across gaming, blockchain, and investment management. Product & Growth: Spearheaded the development and launch of innovative digital products—from decentralized finance applications to direct-to-consumer platforms—driving millions of users and boosting revenue by 17%. Analytics & Monetization: Mastered advanced advertising analytics and pricing strategies, delivering a 25% increase in ROAS and a 25% lift in customer lifetime value, while profitably managing hundreds of millions in marketing spend. Investment Expertise: Active early-stage investor in crypto, AI, and interactive media, with standout investments in LayerZero and Uniswap Labs. Known for spotting emerging opportunities, providing strategic guidance, and conducting meticulous due diligence. Fun facts: I’m a former world champion in music, an accomplished athlete, and a vintage collector with a soft spot for all things retro. I also write a blog called Stoic Musings and a newsletter on early-stage companies—both of which my wife and kids lovingly describe as “long, boring, and utterly devoid of substance.”Key Skills: Product Strategy Growth & Go-To-Market (GTM) Blockchain Technologies Venture Capital & Investments Data Analysis & Machine Learning Product Analytics Team Leadership

Experience

1. Founder

   Stealth Startup

   Feb 2025 — Present

Education

• UC Santa Barbara

  Mathematics and Economics

Skills

• Business Intelligence
• Vertica
• Sql
• Python
• Trading Systems
• Tableau
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Analysis
• Analytics
• Data Analysis
• Trading
• R