Shaun Seaman

Shaun Seaman has a diverse work experience with various roles in different companies. Shaun started their career as a Summer Intern at Fisher & Paykel Appliances in 2011, where they investigated the relationship between the hardness of rubber feet in washing machines and its impact on noise and vibration. Shaun later returned as a Product Development Engineer, further developing the technology and launching the product.

In 2013, Shaun joined EverEdgeIP Ltd as a Strategist, specializing in intellectual property and business strategy. Shaun worked closely with product-based clients, reviewing their patents and commercial goals.

After their stint at EverEdgeIP, Shaun joined StretchSense Limited in 2017 as a Lead Product Developer and Technical Product Manager. Shaun was responsible for automating production processes, increasing output capacity, and managing the product roadmap. Shaun also served as a Product Developer, creating a garment that captured tailor body measurements for accurate fittings.

In 2018, Shaun founded Gedabout, a platform for travelers to plan activities and take advantage of unexpected connections with friends, family, and events. Shaun served as the Founder and CEO of the company until 2019.

Shaun then joined Entrepreneur First in 2019 as a Founder in Residence, providing guidance and support to early-stage startups. In 2020, they worked as a Product Management Consultant, assisting tech startups in taking their products to market, from initial concept to product launch.

In the same year, Shaun became a Class of 2020 participant at Techstars, a startup accelerator program. Finally, in 2020, they founded Mushroom Material and currently serves as the Founder and CEO of the company.

Overall, Shaun Seaman's work experience showcases their expertise in product development, intellectual property, strategic planning, and startup mentoring.

Shaun Seaman has a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Auckland, which they obtained from 2009 to 2014. Prior to that, they attended Dubai College from 2001 to 2008, although the specific degree and field of study are not mentioned. In terms of additional certifications, Shaun acquired a Diploma in Design and Specification of Plastics from The University of Auckland in June 2013. Shaun also completed various entrepreneurship courses such as "Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity," "Entrepreneurship 2: Launching your Start-Up," "Entrepreneurship 3: Growth Strategies," and "Entrepreneurship 4: Financing and Profitability," all through Coursera. The certifications were obtained between September 2018 and March 2019.