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Sean Seton-Rogers

PROfounders Capital

Partner
Sean is a founding Partner at PROfounders Capital, an early-stage venture capital fund investing in European digital startups. The fund looks to invest in technology companies that fix broken customer experiences and has invested and supported leading startups such as Unity, GetYourGuide, Busuu, Abacum, and Small Giant Games. Sean co-founded PROfounders in 2010 after joining from Benchmark Capital, and in 2019 and 2020 he was selected by Forbes for the Midas List Europe. Sean has an engineering degree from Rice University and an MBA from Wharton.
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Jun 3, 2026
11:00 AM11:30 AM

Geopolitical foresight for Ecosystem Strategy

Sean Seton-RogersJack WangTim Chrisman
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Shifting geopolitical dynamics is reshaping the priorities and opportunities within the defense tech ecosystem. This session will examine how founders, investors, and policymakers can apply geopolitical foresight to inform long-term strategies, anticipate emerging threats, and align innovation with national and regional security needs. The discussion will highlight the growing role of dual-use technologies, strategic partnerships, and ecosystem coordination in building resilient, future-ready defense capabilities.
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