Mark Spiegel
Mark Spiegel is the Founder and Managing Member of Stanphyl Capital, a hedge fund focused on deep-value equity and macro long-short investing. Prior to founding Stanphyl in 2011, he spent six years as an investment banker financing public companies, including working for a microcap Nasdaq technology company. He began his career with 17 years in the commercial real estate industry where he experienced firsthand the opportunities and challenges faced by a wide range of client companies. Spiegel has garnered attention for his outspoken nature and frequent public statements about his investment views. He has been particularly vocal about his bearish stance on Tesla, which has attracted both supporters and critics.
Mark Spiegel Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder and Managing Member
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Principal, Piper Jaffray
Academic History
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Bachelors Degree
EARLY CAREER
Spiegel leverages his extensive experience in banking and real estate in providing real-world experience to investors.
Previously, he served as a Principal at Piper Jaffray & Co., now Piper Sandler, where he financed small cap and micro cop public companies.
CONTROVERSY
He has been openly critical of Elon Musk, whom he believes is committing securities fraud by misleading investors about the capabilities of Tesla’s present and future products and financial prospects.
His bold predictions and critiques have sometimes sparked controversy and debate within the investment community.
He has also gained a following among those who appreciate his frank assessments and willingness to take contrarian positions.
MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
He has been featured or quoted in various financial media outlets and publications, including Reuters, Yahoo! Finance, Bloomberg, Business Insider, CNBC, Institutional Investor, MarketWatch, The Washington Post, and more.