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Sean McManus

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Co-founder at M+D
📍 Miami, Florida, United States

Sean McManus is the co-founder of M+D, a strategic advisory firm. He leverages his past leadership experience at The Economist and Quartz to advise CEOs on communications strategy, thought leadership, and international affairs. He earned a B. A. from Washington and Lee University and an M. A. from the University of North Florida.

Outside of his primary work, Sean has a strong interest in philanthropy and social impact, having co-founded non-profit initiatives like the Arts Funders Forum and the World Climate Tech Summit. A 2021 interview revealed his personal hobbies include tennis, swimming, and writing.

Interesting fact: During his studies, Sean served as a teaching assistant for the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Co-founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Miami, Florida, United States
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Climate Technology
Co-founded the World Climate Tech Summit and has written articles about the intersection of climate tech and investment, particularly in Miami.
Crypto & Blockchain Policy
Has shown a keen interest in the policy roadmap for crypto and blockchain, including discussions around the Genius Act and the future of stablecoins.
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Career

Work history

1-2014
Co-founder
M+D
6-2013 - 1-2014
Managing Director
Quartz
11-2009 - 6-2013
Director of Programmes
The Economist
5-2008 - 7-2009
Executive Editor
Big Think
3-2007 - 5-2008
Associate Editor
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Education
1995 - 1999
B.A.
Washington and Lee University
2003 - 2005
M.A.
University of North Florida
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