Sean Vanderdasson

Head Of Operations at Parallelz

Sean Vanderdasson has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies. Sean currently works at Parallelz as the Head of Operations since August 2022. Prior to that, they held the role of Operating Partner & Corporate Development at Big Viking Games & Gamitronics starting in July 2022.

In 2019, Sean joined Vawlt as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Chief Operations Officer (COO). Sean played a crucial role in the development of Vawlt's SAAS platform, which incorporated embedded video chat and other communication channels. Sean also oversaw the implementation of the proprietary network entity engine (DECS) that allowed for immersive 2D and 3D experiences.

Before Vawlt, Sean served as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) at WildTangent from 2004 to 2019. Sean was responsible for revenue generation, app distribution, entertainment services, and app development studios worldwide. Additionally, they prioritized consumer privacy and ensured WildTangent's reputation as a trusted source.

Sean founded SVGames, LLC in 2002, which operated as a direct-to-consumer online retailer and global distribution hub for organized play events of Pokemon. Sean served as the CEO of the company until 2007.

In 1996, Sean played a pivotal role as the entrepreneurial founder and Vice President of eCommerce at Wizards of the Coast / Hasbro. Under their leadership, the eCommerce division grew from $0 to $50 million in annual revenue. This success contributed to the company's acquisition by Hasbro. Sean's achievements at Wizards of the Coast earned him an induction into the Smithsonian Institute's Museum of American History.

Before their tenure at Wizards of the Coast, Sean served as the CEO of PageWorld Corporation in 1995.

Overall, Sean Vanderdasson has a wealth of experience in operations, corporate development, revenue generation, privacy management, and eCommerce.

Sean Vanderdasson pursued their education starting in 1989 at the Portland State University - School of Business. Sean completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance in 1992. Following this, from 1993 to 1995, Sean attended Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School, where they achieved a Master of Business Administration degree with Honors, specializing in Finance and Strategic Planning.

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  • Head Of Operations

    August, 2022 - present