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    Sean Garrett

    Founder and convener at Mixing Board

    Sean Garrett is a communications and brand marketing expert with an extensive background in technology and communications. He is the Founder and Convener of Mixing Board, a community of nearly 200 brand and communications leaders who share knowledge and expertise.12

    Professional Background

    Early Career Highlights::

    • Co-founded 463 Communications, the first firm bridging Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C.3
    • Was Twitter's first communications VP and communications/marketing hire23
    • Head of Communications at Listen.com, one of the first 25 employees at the startup3
    • Worked on political campaigns, including a Lithuanian parliamentary election2

    Career Trajectory

    Garrett has consistently been at the forefront of technology industry trends. His professional journey includes:

    • Co-founding Pramana Collective, a consultancy for communications leaders3
    • Creating Mixing Board in 2020, a community platform for communications professionals12
    • Serving as a strategic communications consultant and advisor3

    Personal Motivation

    From a young age, Garrett was passionate about communications. He dreamed of becoming a Press Secretary and would read newspapers extensively. He majored in Political Science with a focus on Communications and even missed his college graduation to work on a political campaign.2

    Core Philosophy:: Garrett believes in elevating the communications industry by creating meaningful connections and sharing knowledge among professionals.2

    Current Work

    Through Mixing Board, he offers various services including:

    • Mentorship programs
    • Expert advisory sessions
    • Talent sourcing
    • Strategic consulting for organizations4

    In 2019, he was named one of the top 25 innovators in communications by the Holmes Report.1

    Highlights

    May 30 · axios.com
    Communicator Spotlight: Mixing Board founder Sean Garrett - Axios
    Communicator Spotlight: Mixing Board founder Sean Garrett - Axios
    Brand and Communications Convener: Sean Garrett
    Brand and Communications Convener: Sean Garrett
    Jan 5 · prweek.com
    The PR Week: 1.5.2023 - Sean Garrett, Mixing Board
    Mixing Board Mentors – Now Available - by Sean Garrett - Substack
    Sep 26 · techcrunch.com
    Twitter's first comms exec is building a comms network for execs

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    Location

    San Francisco, California