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Sean-Reed McGee is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years in marketing and leadership. He is the CEO and managing partner of Lead Ventures, which houses innovative companies like Back2Learn, FocusQuest, Divine9Network, Fluid Education, and YourSolutionsCorner. Sean’s ventures predominantly focus on lead generation marketing, and he also invests in various independent small businesses.

In 2021, Sean-Reed became the Chairman and one of the seven founders of Blacks in Performance Marketing (BiPM), dedicated to promoting diversity within the industry. His extensive experience in educational marketing has led companies that collectively reach over 400,000 prospective students monthly, providing data from numerous higher education institutions and generating over $100 million in annual revenue.

Sean-Reed’s entrepreneurial journey spans from ideation to start-ups, financing, team building, and future planning, tackling each phase with unmatched passion. A New Yorker at heart, his strategic leadership and commitment to building successful enterprises demonstrate a profound dedication to enriching communities and fostering diverse industry leadership. Married for over 29 years and a devoted father and grandfather, Sean balances his professional drive with a deep commitment to family life.

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Sean-Reed McGee is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years in marketing and leadership. As CEO and managing partner of Lead Ventures, he directs innovative companies like Back2Learn, FocusQuest, The D9Network, and YourSolutionsCorner, focusing on lead generation and small business investments.

Previously, Sean-Reed served as the SVP of Sales at CollegeBound Network, growing the company from 7 to over 500 employees. He held key roles at Succeed Magazine, ClassesUSA, EducationalGoal, and Jastiny Enterprises.

In 2021, he founded Blacks in Performance Marketing (BiPM) to promote diversity in the industry. A dedicated New Yorker, Sean-Reed merges profound passion with strategic leadership, enhancing communities and fostering industry diversity. A devoted husband for over 29 years and a father and grandfather, he balances his professional drive with family commitments.