Meet Sean
My passion for technology and business drives my approach to product management and business development. I thrive on innovating and scaling new products. As an entrepreneur, I have founded several successful businesses, and most recently, I managed and expanded technology products at Amazon.com that are used daily by tens of millions of customers.
Innovative Leader in Technology and Business
With over two decades of leading and pioneering digital solutions, Sean Callahan expertly blends technology and business through strategic product management and business development. As the founder and CEO of Solana Beach Labs, he channels his deep expertise to incubate and scale consumer web and mobile applications, consistently achieving substantial growth in user engagement and revenue.
At Amazon, Sean held influential roles where he drove the acquisition of key computer vision technologies and played a crucial role in developing and scaling the machine learning and artificial intelligence products at Amazon Web Services (AWS). His strategic initiatives not only enhanced customer experiences but also expanded Amazon's market presence significantly, contributing to innovative projects that pushed the boundaries of digital and physical retail experiences.
Sean's entrepreneurial spirit was exemplified in his leadership at Plixi, a real-time photo-sharing platform he founded while studying abroad. Under his guidance, Plixi rapidly scaled to over 30 million monthly users within 18 months, fueled by venture capital that Sean raised to accelerate growth and technological advancement.
Residing in the beach community of Solana Beach, California, Sean is a devoted advocate for education and entrepreneurial mentorship, dedicated to empowering the next generation of technology leaders. His educational foundation is solid, with a Bachelor of Science in High Technology Management from California State University of San Marcos and an MBA from London Metropolitan Business School.
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Book
The Startup Field Guide: Mistakes To Avoid, Tips To Get Ahead
Considering launching a startup? Have a promising idea you want to see succeed? In his book, Sean shares invaluable insights he has amassed over the years about leading a growing startup. In straightforward, no-nonsense terms, he offers aspiring entrepreneurs tips and strategies for excelling in finance, marketing, sales, leadership, hiring, firing, business development, product management, and more. Equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate your venture with confidence.
Originally released in 2013 as a paid e-book, the Startup Field Guide: Mistakes To Avoid, Tips To Get Ahead has been downloaded thousands of times across the web. This valuable resource consistently ranks in the top 10 in the Startups category on Amazon. To support as many entrepreneurs as possible, Sean has now made the e-book available for free. Download your free copy below and don't forget to leave a review after reading it.
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Contact
To get in touch with Sean, you can call him at (760) 456-7468 or send him an email.