Sean Paavo Krepp

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DISC Type : Ds

Director of Artificial Intelligence at TEKsystems

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Overview

Sean is the Director of Artificial Intelligence at TEKsystems, having previously held multiple leadership roles at Google. He specializes in building high-impact digital ecosystems and aligning AI/ML strategy with business goals. Colleagues and reports describe him as an inspirational, brilliant, and natural leader who holds a TRIUM Global Executive MBA.

Outside of his professional life, Sean is passionate about using technology for humanity and has been an advisor for digital and financial inclusion initiatives in Africa. He spends his free time exploring the world with his family and friends through music, sport, and travel.

Unique fact: Sean received a Google Tech Innovation Award for creating a novel approach to ground truth data determination on Google Maps.

Personality Overview

Big Vision Person

Objective Evaluator

Fast But Thoughtful

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

AI in Healthcare
Writes a weekly newsletter, "The AI Pulse, " frequently analyzing AI's impact on health tech, life sciences, and healthcare employment.
Generative AI
His current role involves providing AI services to frontier model developers and he recently participated in a GenAI-focused hackathon.
Tech for Social Good
Passionate about digital and financial inclusion, he previously led Grameen Foundation's AppLab in Uganda and advised on African finance programs.

Media Appearances

Sean has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Director of Artificial Intelligence at TEKsystems
11-2024 - 10-2025
Founder & CEO at Root Note Ventures
10-2023 - 10-2024
User Generated Content Ops, Lead, Google Maps at Google
3-2020 - 9-2023
Geo Data for Ads, Lead, Google Maps at Google
9-2018 - 3-2020
Senior Program Manager - Google Cloud AI at Google

Education

GEMBA TRIUM from TRIUM Global Executive MBA
MA from College of Europe

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sean Paavo is

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  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sean Paavo

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

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    How fast (or slow) will Sean Paavo move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Sean Paavo take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

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