Sam Swift

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Head of Engineering, Intelligence at Alloy

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Sam Swift is the Head of Engineering, Intelligence at Alloy, applying his expertise in data technologies and human decision-making. He holds a PhD in Organizational Behavior from Carnegie Mellon University and has a background in building and leading data teams at tech startups like Sealed, where he was CTO.

Based in Brooklyn with his family, Sam has a passion for building impactful things, public speaking, boats, and bikes. He is a co-founder of the Carnegie Mellon Buggy Alumni Association, an organization dedicated to preserving the history of the universitys unique 100-year-old intramural engineering and racing event.

He holds a PhD focused on behavioral economics, studying the psychology of negotiation and the wisdom of crowds.

Personality Overview

Charming & Persuasive

Decisive

Fast Adopter

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

Decision Science
His PhD from Carnegie Mellon focused on the intersection of psychology and economics, specifically how people and organizations make decisions and negotiate.
Home Electrification
As CTO of Sealed, he led the development of a platform to accelerate residential energy efficiency and connect contractors to billions in green incentives.
AI & Fraud Prevention
In his current role at Alloy, he leads the engineering for the Intelligence vertical, which uses data, machine learning, and AI to combat financial fraud.

Media Appearances

Sam has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2026
Head of Engineering, Intelligence at Alloy
1-2025
Founder at Wallabout Studios
9-2024 - 2-2026
Chief Technology Officer at Sealed
3-2023 - 8-2024
VP of Engineering at Sealed
9-2022 - 5-2025
Technology Advisor at Mammoth

Education

2007 - 2012
PhD from Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
2000 - 2004
B.S. from Carnegie Mellon University

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Exp : 4 Location : New York, New York, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Engineering, Intelligence at Alloy
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Insights For Selling To Sam

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sam is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sam

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sam move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Sam take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Sam

Personality Compatibility


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