Sean Sheppard

Sean Sheppard

US

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Founder @ GrowthX & GrowthX Academy | Entrepreneur | VC | #2 Sale Influencer | HuffPo Contributor | Keynote Speaker

5 reviews

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Founder @ GrowthX & GrowthX Academy | Entrepreneur | VC | Ecosystem Builder | #2 Sale Influencer | HuffPo Contributor | Global Keynote Speaker

Sean is a serial entrepreneur VC and co-founder of GrowthX and GrowthX Academy, with three successful exits, who has successfully grown dozens of early-stage companies across a wide variety of products and markets. He was recently named the #2 Online Sales Influencer and contributor at The Huffington Post. He's now committed to working with countries, companies, entrepreneurs and those who want to work with them on building startup ecosystems and developing the next generation of leaders for the innovation economy.

Founder @ GrowthX & GrowthX Academy | Entrepreneur | VC | Ecosystem Builder | #2 Sale Influencer | HuffPo Contributor | Global Keynote Speaker

Sean is a serial entrepreneur VC and co-founder of GrowthX and GrowthX Academy, with three successful exits, who has successfully grown dozens of early-stage companies across a wide variety of products and markets. He was recently named the #2 Online Sales Influencer and contributor at The Huffington Post. He's now committed to working with countries, companies, entrepreneurs and those who want to work with them on building startup ecosystems and developing the next generation of leaders for the innovation economy.

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Fathom Ventures

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J.M., Founder, Managing Partner, Fathom Ventures

Sean is the purest example of both an entrepreneur and leader one could find. His only hope is to create a better future, empower others, and help everyone grow in order to serve others to the best of their abilities. He creates leaders in the wake of this pursuit. I look up to Sean and hope the worlds of both entrepreneurship and VC follow his example.

ID8 Innovation

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B.H., Co-Founder, ID8 Innovation

It is rare to find someone with deep experience and valuable insights across multiple industries who also brings a rare charisma and positivity to any room he occupies. I've worked with Sean as a partner at GrowthX for the last three years, and I have learned that I can always rely upon Sean to have a productive and positive approach to every interaction. I value not only his exceptional communication skills and entrepreneurial acumen, but especially his ability to create and sustain energy and enthusiasm in the people and projects he touches.

Elevated Cryo LLC

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J.K., President & CEO, Elevated Cryo LLC

Sean has a keen eye for success whether it's the opportunities or the people he invests in. I can personally attest to the fact that he truly stands by his belief that the most important thing is to see how he can be helpful to others. I'm grateful to have met Sean through the thinnest of threads. He has opened my eyes not only professionally, but also personally. He can identify where you're off and offers his help to align you if you're willing. Other than being a sales expert in the startup industry he is generous, genuine, patient, grateful, compassionate and approachable. He loves to see others succeed and bring the right people together. After 3 weeks in GrowthX Academy, I will say it has been way more than I expected. I am confident after graduation I will be quite capable to guide businesses to success in the market.

NextUser

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M.D., Founder, NextUser

Sean was instrumental to our expansion. He's laser focussed, strategical and methodical on all topics around Business Development. He was key in teaching us how to understand who is our Ideal Customer Profile (ICP), then, setting up all the lead generation, processes & tools to increase our pipeline. It was a great honor to work with him as a beta case for GrowthX!

ServiceNow

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C.S., Product Line Sales Manager, Software Asset Management, ServiceNow

Sean is one of the most empowering and inspiring people that I have met in my life. He really sees the big picture and understands the strategies and best practices for how to reach personal and professional goals. I decided to go through the Sales & Business Development track at GrowthX academy after feeling burned out with my silicon valley sales job. Sean has really helped me see the ways in which I can improve so that I can be a more valuable asset to any company, especially silicon valley tech startups. By sharpening my skills in sales, leadership, and market knowledge, I feel more confident than ever about my professional abilities and the ways in which I can add to any company that I decide to join. I am really looking forward to finishing my experience with GrowthX academy and moving on to be a key player at a company that can benefit from my improved skill set.