Sean Watson

Social Entrepreneur and Innovation Consultant in Los Angeles, CA

Sean Watson

Social Entrepreneur and Innovation Consultant in Los Angeles, CA

About Me

I’m a social entrepreneur, innovation consultant, and lifelong learner dedicated to making tech a force for good, building thriving 21st century democratic societies, and helping conscious leaders thrive.

I'm newly available for strategic consulting and public speaking opportunities, and open to full-time opportunities if there's serious alignment.

I have 15 years of dynamic experience in…

  • Social innovation & leadership development - Clients include Singularity University, XPRIZE, Airbus, P&G, Coca-Cola, NextEra Energy
  • Policy advocacy & impact - Long-time strategic consultant and advisor to the Pew Charitable Trusts, Conservation Lands Foundation, Stimson Center, California Arts Council and many others
  • Entrepreneurship - Experimental mission-driven tech startup Questify, boutique consulting firm 24Connect, advisor to dozens of startup founders
  • Public speaking - I've delivered inspiring and impactful keynotes and workshops to executive audiences in over 15 countries. Topics include mission-driven leadership, organizational transformation, and tech for good.

Fun Facts

  • Slightly unhinged runner and 2:28 marathoner. Captained a Nike team that defeated a global Adidas team to break the record for The Speed Project, an LA to Vegas running relay, in 2018
  • Tri-citizen of US, UK, and Canada, and an Estonian e-resident
  • Spent 2.5 months in Southeast Asia in 2023 studying meditation, mindfulness, and philosophy.
  • Diehard Liverpool Football Club supporter (#YNWA)
  • Education
    • Georgetown University: MA, Int'l Business & Policy
    • Wesleyan University: BA, History & Government