Groundbreakers: Episode 3 - Interview with Sean O'Dowd, GP at Scholastic Capital

Domingo Valadez
November 7, 2023

The podcast episode features an interview with Sean O'Dowd, a general partner at Scholastic Capital. Sean reflects on his childhood experiences of constantly moving, which sparked his interest in real estate. He attended Wharton undergrad, worked in consulting at BCG, and later started his own consulting firm. Throughout his career, he invested in real estate, which led to his current role at Scholastic Capital. Sean also shares a personal anecdote about accidentally starting his consulting practice when he needed to make a large payment for an engagement ring.
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