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Sean Mendy

Partner at Westbound Equity Partners

Menlo Park, California

Skills

Non-profits
Grant Writing
Community Outreach
Fundraising
Program Development
Public Speaking
Research
Volunteer Management
Program Evaluation
Social Media
Grants
Nonprofits
Leadership
Higher Education
Entrepreneurship
Business Development
Business Planning
Strategic Planning
Strategic Partnerships
Public Policy

Education

Work Experience

  • Founding Partner

    2019

    Westbound Equity Partners is an early stage investment platform focused on the diversity opportunity by capitalizing underrepresented founders, investing in companies serving underrepresented consumers, and helping early stage companies build diverse teams. Westbound-backed founders gain access to social capital via the Westbound Network of best-in-class investors, operators, and public figures committed to our mission. In addition to driving impact through our investments, we commit 50% of net proceeds to the Westbound Equity Foundation, which identifies and funds nonprofits closing opportunity gaps for underrepresented talent in America.

  • Entrepreneur In Residence

    2018

  • Venture Partner

    2020

2023

  • Board Member

    2023

  • Member, Board of Directors

    2018

  • Vice President, Development

    2013 - 2018

  • Member, Board of Directors

    2016

  • Advisor

    2018 - 2019

2012 - 2012

  • Business Development

    2012 - 2012

  • Director - Center for a New Generation

    2006 - 2009

GetConnects

2006 - 2009

  • Co-Founder

    2006 - 2009