Sean Conway (businessman)
Sean Conway | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 27, 1984 |
| Education | University of Arizona |
| Known for | Founder of Notehall & Pillow |
Sean Conway (born May 27, 1984) is an American businessman, entrepreneur, and investor.[1][2] Conway has founded and invested in businesses such as Notehall and Pillow;[3] the latter was acquired by the Expedia Group in 2018.[4]
Early life and education
[edit]Conway was born in San Diego, and he completed his bachelor's degree from the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona.[5]
Career
[edit]In 2008, Conway founded Notehall, an online marketplace where college students can purchase and sell class notes, along with his classmates D.J. Stephan, Justin Miller, and Fadi Chalfoun.[1]
The group appeared on an episode of Shark Tank where they agreed on-air to an investment offer of $90,000 from Barbara Corcoran;[6] however, the group instead moved forward with a funding event by start-up incubator DreamIt Ventures.[7] Notehall was ranked as one of the Top Nine Most Successful Shark Tank Businesses by HuffPost.[8]
In 2009, Conway was one of the finalists for the title of America’s Best Young Entrepreneurs.[9] In 2011, Notehall was acquired by Chegg.[10]
In 2013, Conway teamed up with Justin Miller, Dan Palumbo and Todd Conway to launch Airenvy Inc.,[11][5] which offers short-term rentals via multifamily properties. Later, the company's name was changed to Pillow.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b David Ongchoco (December 26, 2015). "Young & Entrepreneurial: Second-Time Entrepreneur Shares The Realities of Starting-up After An Acquisition". Huff Post. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
- ^ Tim Gallen; Collin Krabbe (May 17, 2019). "ABQ business leader named Entrepreneur of the Year finalist". Albuquerque Business First. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
- ^ David Ongchoco (December 26, 2015). "Pillow lands $2.65 million to help Airbnb hosts". SF Gate. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
- ^ Doug McPherson (June 21, 2019). "AMERGINT Technologies found its footing in the Great Recession". Denver Business Journal. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
- ^ a b "Startup Success Twofold: Sean Conway '07 BSBA (Entrepreneurship and Marketing)". Eller College of Management. March 7, 2019. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
- ^ David Wichner (October 25, 2013). "Wooing investors requires patience, preparation". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
- ^ Paige Turner (January 2, 2017). "Notehall Update for 2018 – A Shark Tank Success Story". Gazette Review. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
- ^ Morgan Quinn (February 18, 2015). "9 Most Successful Shark Tank Businesses". Huff Post. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
- ^ Nick Leiber (October 2009). "2009 Finalists: America's Best Young Enrepreneurs". Businessweek. Archived from the original on October 12, 2009. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
- ^ Meghan Kelly (July 8, 2011). "SEC filing cracks the egg on Chegg's Notehall purchase". Venture Beat. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
- ^ Carolyn Said (June 2014). "Window into Airbnb's hidden impact on S.F." San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
- ^ Ryan Lawler (January 20, 2015). "Pillow Raises $2.65 Million To Take The Friction Out Of Airbnb Rentals". Tech Crunch. Retrieved October 13, 2024.