Sean Gates

Commander
DISC Type : D

Director, Software Engineering at LeadVenture®

Ooltewah, Tennessee, United States

Overview

Sean is a seasoned software engineering leader and entrepreneur, currently serving as Director of Software Engineering at LeadVenture. An alumnus of the Oregon Institute of Technology, he has a history of executive roles including CTO and VP of Engineering. Colleagues describe him as passionate, productive, and having an entrepreneurial attitude.

Outside of his technology leadership roles, Sean is the founder of YouthTeams. co, a platform designed to assist youth soccer coaches with team management. This venture stems from his personal experience as a soccer coach and his interest in applying AI to youth sports. He is a husband, father, and actively involved in his church.

Unique fact: Sean holds a U. S. patent for a system involving the message-based generation of item listings.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Impact-Driven

Strong-Willed

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact. They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms.

Topics They Care About

Youth Sports Tech
Recently founded YouthTeams. co, an AI-powered application to help coaches manage youth teams, a passion stemming from his own experience as a soccer coach.
Engineering Leadership
Holds director and executive-level engineering roles (CTO, VP) at companies like LeadVenture and Revvable, and is described by peers as an experienced and knowledgeable leader.
Entrepreneurship
Identifies as an entrepreneur and has founded a company, holds advisory roles, and is praised for his innovative and entrepreneurial mindset in professional recommendations.

Media Appearances

Sean has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2024
Director, Software Engineering at LeadVenture®
11-2023 - 9-2024
CTO at Revvable
3-2023 - 11-2023
VP of Engineering at Revvable
7-2021
Scout at Sweater
11-2020 - 3-2023
Senior Software Engineering Manager, Engagement at Rivian

Education

2000 - 2003
Bachelor of Science from Oregon Institute of Technology
1999 - 2000
AAS from Pioneer Pacific College

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Exp : 5 Location : Ooltewah, Tennessee, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director, Software Engineering at LeadVenture®
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Insights For Selling To Sean

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sean is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sean

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sean move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Sean take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Sean

Personality Compatibility


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