Sean Branagan

Sean Branagan is a seasoned marketer and consultant with over 20 years of experience, specializing in highly technical products and services.

Throughout his career, Sean has demonstrated creativity, strategic thinking, innovation, and motivation in various roles and ventures.

He co-founded and grew an interactive marketing firm in the 1990s, which was later sold to AppliedTheory, leading the strategy and interactive marketing practice for the company.

With a strong focus on technology marketing, Sean has been involved in multiple startups and growth companies, providing management assistance, coaching, and strategy.

He has held influential positions in organizations like NaviSite, Racing Prodigy, and Scrappy Capital, showcasing his expertise in digital media entrepreneurship, marketing, and innovation.

Sean's educational background includes a BS in Journalism from the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.

He has actively contributed to the entrepreneurial ecosystem by creating initiatives like Student Startup Madness and serving as an advisor and judge in funds and startup accelerators.

In 2020, Sean co-founded Scrappy Capital, focusing on seed investments in startups in emerging tech cities and continues to be a driving force in the tech and media industry.