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Sean Sherwood
Startup Coach, serial entrepreneur in software, retail, food & beverage, and design/build.
Sean Sherwood is a strong believer that optimism fuels business growth while pragmatism ensures profitability. With a specialization in guiding entrepreneurs from ideation to implementation, he seeks out exceptional individuals committed to establishing a sustainable competitive edge.
Encouraging ambitious thinking and focusing on solving substantial challenges, Sean emphasizes the importance of assembling a team of talented individuals united by their drive to effect meaningful change. He advocates for a hands-on approach, stressing the value of hard work over mere strategic maneuvering in tackling obstacles.
Drawing from his experience of conceptualizing, constructing, and managing three successful restaurants during a span of 9 years, Sean's perspective on achievement was profoundly altered by his spouse's triumphant battle against cancer. This event underscored the significance of pursuing lofty objectives that deliver tangible societal benefits.
His personal triumphs in the hospitality industry have crafted his ethos on success: the pursuit of substantial objectives, addressing significant issues, and generating quantifiable outcomes where they are most needed. Sean staunchly supports the role of small enterprises in the Western economic landscape, advocating for comprehensive grassroots support and scalability.
Sean Sherwood's proficiencies span various domains including branding, viral marketing, social media, wine and whiskey expertise, haute cuisine, hospitality management, budgeting, lease negotiation, coaching, mentoring, and public speaking. His academic background includes studies in Economics at Capilano College.
Within the realm of professional associations, Sean has left a significant mark. He has contributed as a Co-Founder at Valkyrie Woodwork, offered guidance as an Advisor at Jump2Spot.com and Craver, steered initiatives as the Founder and CEO of Nickler, and contributed as Founder/Coach at Startup Athlete. Additionally, his involvement as an Owner in acclaimed establishments such as Century Modern Latin Lounge, Lucy Mae Brown Restaurant & Lounge, and Fiction Winebar & Gastropub underscores his versatile expertise and leadership acumen.
Sean Sherwood is open to collaborative ventures aimed at supporting small businesses or exploring mutually beneficial client engagements. His commitment to leveraging entrepreneurship for positive societal impact and fostering business growth encapsulates his professional ethos.