Sean Friedland

Sean Friedland is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Trust, a growth network designed for emerging brands. His role involves helping these brands grow effectively by providing essential tools such as benchmarked KPIs, trusted insights, and extended payment terms for growth investments. Based in Los Angeles, Trust is supported by prominent venture capital firms including Lerer Hippeau, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Upfront Ventures.1

Professional Background

Before co-founding Trust, Sean held significant positions in various companies:

• Snap Inc.: As Counsel and Strategic Partnerships, he was instrumental in building Snap's programmatic advertising business, which grew from $0 to over $1.2 billion in just three years. He also led the company's VC and startup outreach program.12
• Funny or Die: Worked in Business Affairs & Development, contributing to the company's growth and strategy.2
• Twentieth Century Fox: Served in Business & Legal Affairs, gaining experience in the entertainment industry.1
• Butzel Long: Started his career as an Associate, where he developed foundational legal skills.1

Education

Sean Friedland holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan and a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law. He also attended Aspen High School.1

Current Focus

At Trust, Sean focuses on fostering collaboration among brands to enhance their growth strategies and operational efficiencies. His extensive background in law and strategic partnerships positions him uniquely to navigate the complexities of brand development in today's competitive market.1