Sean C.
About Sean C.
Sean C. serves as the Head of Platform at Web Summit Ventures, where he has worked since 2023. He previously held the position of Head of Startups & Investors and has a strong background in economics and startup engagement.
Work at Web Summit
Sean C. currently holds the position of Head of Platform at Web Summit Ventures, a role he has occupied since 2023. He is based in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. In addition to this role, he serves as the Director of Future Speakers, also starting in 2023. Previously, he worked as the Head of Startups & Investors at Web Summit from 2021 to 2022. In these roles, he actively seeks out seed and pre-seed founders for potential partnerships and speaking opportunities at Web Summit events. He has managed teams focused on startup engagement at major international events, including Web Summit, Collision, RISE, and The Gathering.
Education and Expertise
Sean C. studied at University College Cork, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from 2010 to 2013. He continued his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Science in Financial Economics from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he attended De La Salle College in Macroom, Co. Cork. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his roles in the tech and startup sectors.
Background
Before joining Web Summit, Sean C. worked at Pundit Arena as Chief Strategy Officer & Community Manager from 2014 to 2015. In this role, he was among the second hires at Ireland's fastest-growing sports media startup, where he oversaw a community of writers and contributed as a regular writer and editor. His experience in managing community engagement and strategy has informed his subsequent roles in the tech industry.
Achievements in Startup Engagement
Sean C. has extensive experience in managing startup engagement across global events. He coordinated the participation of 4,000 startups annually at various events, which included large-scale gatherings of up to 70,000 attendees as well as smaller events with around 200 participants. His ability to connect startups with opportunities at major international events has been a significant aspect of his career.