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Sean joined Maxim in September of 2022, bringing a depth of experience partnering with the consumer, retail, and health & wellness companies.

Prior to joining Maxim, Sean held investing roles in the branded consumer products space at Sequoia Capital China and Prelude Growth Partners. He was actively involved in shaping strategy, sourcing and evaluating new investment opportunities, and working closely with portfolio companies to drive growth. Sean began his career in the investment banking industry. He held roles at Nomura Securities, William Hood & Company, and Houlihan Lokey, where he advised on a variety of private and public transactions and provided strategic advisory services to clients in the consumer and retail industry.

Originally from Beijing, China, Sean received a BS in Commerce and Statistics from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce and earned his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.