Will Seippel

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About Will Seippel

Will Seippel is the CEO and founder of WorthPoint®, the world’s largest provider of information about art, antiques, and collectibles. Consistently in the Top most visited websites in the US, WorthPoint receives more than visits a day and posted over 20 continuous quarters of consecutive growth.An Inc. 500 Company, WorthPoint is utilized by individuals and organizations seeking credible valuations on everything from cameras to coins. WorthPoint counts the Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, and the IRS among its clients. Prior to founding WorthPoint, Will held a wide variety of C-suite positions, such as CTO and CFO of Miva.com, the first search engine on the web; CFO of Air Gate/Sprint; and Director of Financial Planning for Covia Partnerships/United Airlines. As a result, he has worked across the globe, including: • Russia • China • Poland • Romania • Serbia • Czech Republic • Germany • France • United Kingdom • Norway • Spain • France • Japan • Malaysia• Vietnam • CanadaFrom the time he was 15, digging up relics at the Bull Run Battlefield in Virginia and selling them to collectors, Will has been passionate about history and how the everyday items in people’s homes have value—both in memories and money. Will holds a BS in Economics and Accounting from George Mason University and was a participant in the Technology Incubator Program at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Will has received numerous awards, including: • The Distinguished Alumnus of the Year award from George Mason University• The Wall Street Deal of the Year award for issuing the first bond denominated in Euros• The Navy League’s highest civilian awardCombining his background as a technologist, economist, collectibles expert, and dealer, Will has turned this attention to the Internet of Things. He is a frequent expert guest of the media on valuations and authentications and has been featured on NBC, Fox Business, and Forbes. When not busy educating the public about their stuff, Will is a supporter of several nonprofits, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Gary’s House, and the Navy League in Atlanta. In his spare time, he creates textile art and finds treasures. His most recent find was from the Long Beach Flea Market, where he came across a bounty of treasure colonial ledgers from 18th-century New Jersey.Visit WorthPoint at worthpoint.com or check out Will's personal website at willseippel.com.