Sean Harrington

Sean Harrington is an experienced executive and advisor with a robust background in operations and business development across various industries, including technology and sustainability. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Backroads and as an advisor at Anthos Capital, Harrington is focused on supporting growth-stage private companies. Key former roles include Chief Executive Officer at Optimus Ride, leading the company to a successful exit, and Vice President at Verizon, overseeing Smart City solutions. Harrington has extensive experience advising startups, with a track record of guiding ventures from seed stage to successful exits, complemented by board involvement at The C100 and The Ad Hoc Group. Harrington holds an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a B.S. in Geomatics Engineering from the University of Calgary.