Sean Sears

Commander
DISC Type : D

Director, Board Secretary at SynBio Canada

Canada

Overview

Sean Sears is the CEO of Clever Fruit Products, a biotech innovator developing microbiome-balancing health ingredients from fermented, upcycled superfruits. Described by peers as a visionary with relentless focus and strategic thinking talents, he has an MBA from Dalhousie University and a BBA from St. Francis Xavier University.

He is passionate about the convergence of software and biology, investing in private companies in these fields. His interests lie in fermentation, bioprocessing, and leveraging innovation to solve complex problems, which he describes as "fun stuff. "

Unique fact: He created Bluotic, a unique nutraceutical derived from fermented wild blueberries specifically designed to support cognitive health.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Very Quick

Strong-Willed

They respond well to strong and respectful communication.  They are not focused on building rapport and relationships. They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.

Topics They Care About

Food As Medicine
Champions a shift in nutrition policy, focusing on developing health ingredients that align with new dietary guidelines emphasizing protein and reduced carbohydrates.
Sustainable Upcycling
His company, Clever Fruit Products, is built on transforming farm-loss superfruits into clinically validated nutraceuticals, addressing massive industry waste.
Microbiome Solutions
Develops fermented biotic health ingredients using an Intelligent Fermentation Technology Platform to create a new class of health solutions.

Media Appearances

Board of Directors – Sean Sears, Director & Board Secretary. Featured in SynBio Canada (official website)

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SynBio Canada AGM 2025 – Highlights from the Annual General Meeting (featuring Sean Sears, Director & Board Secretary). Featured in SynBio Canada (official news release)

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Work History

10-2024
Director, Board Secretary at SynBio Canada
9-2023
Chief Executive Officer at Clever Fruit Products
10-2017
Chair at Clever Fruit Products
2009 - 1-2023
Chairman at Ogden Pond Capital
1-2009 - 12-2022
Investor at Ogden Pond Technology Group

Education

1978 - 1982
BBA from St. Francis Xavier University
1986 - 1989
MBA from Dalhousie University

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Insights For Selling To Sean

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sean is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount 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 have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sean move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Sean take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Sean

Personality Compatibility


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