Sean Conway (businessman) explained

Sean Conway
Birth Date:27 May 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

Conway was born in San Diego, and he completed his bachelor's degree from the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona.

Career

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;[5] however, the group instead moved forward with a funding event by start-up incubator DreamIt Ventures.[6] Notehall was ranked as one of the Top Nine Most Successful Shark Tank Businesses by HuffPost.[7]

In 2009, Conway was one of the finalists for the title of America’s Best Young Entrepreneurs.[8] In 2011, Notehall was acquired by Chegg.[9]

In 2013, Conway teamed up with Justin Miller, Dan Palumbo and Todd Conway to launch Airenvy Inc.,[10] [11] which offers short-term rentals via multifamily properties. Later, the company's name was changed to Pillow.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Young & Entrepreneurial: Second-Time Entrepreneur Shares The Realities of Starting-up After An Acquisition. Huff Post. December 26, 2015. David Ongchoco. October 13, 2024.
  2. Web site: ABQ business leader named Entrepreneur of the Year finalist. Albuquerque Business First. May 17, 2019. Tim Gallen. Collin Krabbe. October 13, 2024.
  3. Web site: Pillow lands $2.65 million to help Airbnb hosts. SF Gate. December 26, 2015. David Ongchoco. October 13, 2024.
  4. Web site: AMERGINT Technologies found its footing in the Great Recession. Denver Business Journal. June 21, 2019. Doug McPherson. October 13, 2024.
  5. Web site: Wooing investors requires patience, preparation. Arizona Daily Star. October 25, 2013. David Wichner. October 13, 2024.
  6. Web site: Notehall Update for 2018 – A Shark Tank Success Story. Gazette Review. January 2, 2017. Paige Turner. October 13, 2024.
  7. Web site: 9 Most Successful Shark Tank Businesses. Huff Post. February 18, 2015. Morgan Quinn. October 13, 2024.
  8. Web site: 2009 Finalists: America's Best Young Enrepreneurs. https://web.archive.org/web/20091012070146/http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09/10/1009_entrepreneurs_25_and_under/18.htm. dead. October 12, 2009. Businessweek. 28 August 2012. Nick Leiber. October 2009.
  9. Web site: SEC filing cracks the egg on Chegg’s Notehall purchase. Venture Beat. July 8, 2011. Meghan Kelly. October 13, 2024.
  10. Web site: Window into Airbnb’s hidden impact on S.F.. San Francisco Chronicle. June 2014. Carolyn Said. October 13, 2024.
  11. Web site: Startup Success Twofold: Sean Conway ’07 BSBA (Entrepreneurship and Marketing). Eller College of Management. March 7, 2019. October 13, 2024.
  12. Web site: Pillow Raises $2.65 Million To Take The Friction Out Of Airbnb Rentals. Tech Crunch. January 20, 2015. Ryan Lawler. October 13, 2024.

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