Shawn Blankinship

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President at Seven Generations Analytics Inc.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Overview

Shawn Blankinship is the President of Seven Generations Analytics Inc. , a firm he founded to transform Indigenous data into actionable insights. An Nlaka’pamux finance and analytics professional with an MBA from Thompson Rivers University and a CPA, CA designation, he bridges data, finance, and policy to empower Indigenous governments and their partners.

Shawn is an avid traveler, having backpacked through Mexico and Central America, where he enjoyed scuba diving and hiking volcanoes. His adventures include volcano boarding in Nicaragua. He is now focused on a new academic pursuit, beginning a PhD in Accounting in September 2025 to further his research.

As a published academic scholar, his research uses econometric analysis to link financial data with socioeconomic outcomes in First Nation communities.

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Thorough Evaluator

Quality Focused

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

Indigenous Data Sovereignty
His company's mission is to make Indigenous data accessible, ethical, and actionable, ensuring that every analysis respects Indigenous data sovereignty and cultural values.
Community Wellbeing
He has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications examining the statistical links between factors like household size, geography, and finance on wellbeing in First Nation communities.
Indigenous Fiscal Policy
His work and upcoming PhD research focus on analyzing the accounting practices and financial health of First Nations to support self-determined decision-making and governance.

Media Appearances

Shawn has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
President at Seven Generations Analytics Inc.
5-2022 - 6-2025
Data and Analytics Manager at First Nations Financial Management Board
3-2021 - 5-2022
Capacity Development Manager at First Nations Financial Management Board
2018 - 2019
Manager at KPMG
2017 - 2018
Manager at MNP

Education

2019 - 2021
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Thompson Rivers University
2012 - 2014
CPA from Chartered Accountant School of Business

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Exp : 14 Location : Calgary, Alberta, Canada Job Level : N/A Designation : President at Seven Generations Analytics Inc.
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Insights For Selling To Shawn

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples
  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shawn is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shawn

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shawn move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Shawn take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Shawn

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