Jeff Merkel

Jeff Merkel has over two decades of experience in the technology industry, with a focus on Android and mobile software solutions. Jeff began their career as a management consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers in the United Kingdom, before moving to Apple Computer as a marketing manager.

In 2001, Jeff moved to Motorola, where they spent six years as the Director of Market Development. In this role, they were responsible for the sell-in and commercialization of mobile software solutions direct to consumers. Jeff also executed over 20 technology and marketing partnerships with major media providers, including CNN, ESPN, Reuters, E!, FT, BBC, SKY, and others.

In 2007, Jeff left Motorola to join AdMob as Vice President & General Manager of Asia-Pacific & Latin America. In this role, they were responsible for the regional P&L and managing sales, business development, and marketing operations.

In 2010, Jeff joined Google as the Director of Global Android Partnerships. In this role, they established the GTM strategy, execution plan, and sales org for Android-based products.

Since 2014, Jeff has been working as an advisor at AV8 Ventures.

Jeff Merkel has a MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a BS in Business and BA in Mathematics from Taylor University. Jeff is also certified from FINRA in Series 7.