Seth London
Principal at London Strategies with a background in politics and venture capital
New York, New York
Summary
Seth London is a seasoned political strategist and venture capitalist with extensive experience in government and campaigns. He served in various roles during the Obama administration, including legislative assistant at the White House and State Director for Obama for America. His career transitioned into venture capital, where he advised startups in regulated markets, and later into political consulting, founding firms like Ground Control Partners and London Strategies. prospect+1
London is a prominent voice in Democratic Party strategy, advocating for a shift in approach. His 2024 memo, 'Memo to Discouraged Democrats,' called for a rejection of identity politics and a focus on moderate, charismatic leadership, drawing parallels to the Democratic Leadership Council. He is involved in discussions about the future direction of the party, as evidenced by his participation in a new think tank, Searchlight. prospect+2
He has a strong interest in the intersection of business and policy, particularly in fostering entrepreneurship. Through his work at Tusk Ventures and Ground Control Partners, and his co-authored op-ed 'Fixing America's Startup Slowdown,' London has consistently championed policies that support startup growth and address regulatory challenges. bidenforum+1
Work
Education
Writing
Insider Memo Envisions a New DLC (Memo to Discouraged Democrats)
November 11, 2024A four-page memo advocating for a re-evaluation of Democratic Party strategy, rejecting identity politics, and proposing a movement to support 'charismatic, moderate officeholders' with an organizational model similar to the defunct Democratic Leadership Council. The memo was addressed to 'Discouraged Democrats'.
Fixing America's Startup Slowdown
April 18, 2018An op-ed co-authored with Bradley Tusk, arguing that entrepreneurship is key to economic renewal and proposing a federal grant program to incentivize states to foster new business creation, modeled after the 'Race to the Top' initiative.