Sean Bender

Sean Bender is a co-founder and Chief People Officer at Phoenix Labs, with a strong belief that people are the ends, not the means. Apart from being a dedicated leader, Sean is also a father, gamer, and lifelong learner with a focus on leadership, strategy, and people.

Sean Bender pursued his higher education at Dartmouth College, where he studied BA in Economics and Psychology, laying a solid foundation for his career.

Before co-founding Phoenix Labs, Sean Bender held various key positions, including VP of People and Special Projects at Riot Games, Board Observer at Turbine, Senior Associate at GGV Capital, Advisor at Wildtangent under GGV, and Analyst at Wedbush Morgan Securities. These roles provided him with a diverse range of experiences and insights into different facets of the industry.

With a rich background spanning leadership, strategy, and people management, Sean Bender continues to leave a mark on the gaming and tech industry, balancing his professional commitments with his personal roles as a father and a dedicated gamer.