Seth Merrin

Seth Merrin is a renowned entrepreneur, business leader, philanthropist, and author who has revolutionized global financial markets through advanced technology solutions.

He is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Liquidnet, a global institutional trading and investing network connecting over 1,000 asset management firms worldwide.

Seth's expertise includes AI-based investment decision support, providing market intelligence to fund managers globally.

With a career spanning decades, Seth founded Merrin Financial, pioneering order management and electronic routing systems for asset managers, now industry standards globally.

He co-founded BridgeBio Pharma, a biotech company on Nasdaq, and Ignite Solar, a prominent solar-energy provider in Africa.

Recognized as the 'Innovator of the Decade' by Advanced Trading, Seth has been featured in prestigious finance lists like '100 Most Influential People in Finance' and 'Tech 50.'

A prolific author, Seth's book 'The Power of Positive Destruction' and speaking engagements at global conferences highlight his thought leadership in business innovation.

As a philanthropist, Seth focuses on sharing knowledge and innovation, notably through the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village in Rwanda and the TOV initiative in Ethiopia.

Seth is a Tufts University graduate and serves on the university's Board of Trustees since 2004.