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About Me

Sebastian studied philosophy and cognitive science major at Rice University in Houston, Texas. By the time he was an upperclassmen Sebastian had taken an interest in entrepreneurship and had created a successful food service business on campus. He concurrently gained experience in sales and marketing while employed by Apple Computers and a startup geographical information software firm in Houston.

Sebastian graduated with an MFA from the UCLA Producer's Program in 2008. While at UCLA, Sebastian worked for JJ Abrams' Bad Robot, the creative marketing department of Overture Films and Maguire Entertainment.

Sebastian worked as a literary talent manager at Mad Hatter Entertainment in Los Angeles where he represented the writers and directors of such films as The Strangers, Max Payne and the upcoming Dracula remake at WB. After realizing that the film industry was dominated by egotistical, myopic, frat boys Sebastian opened an independent record shop in West LA called TOUCH VINYL. It's the best.

Location:
United States, Santa Monica, CA
Current role:
Small Business Owner
Gender:
Male
Areas of expertise:
Foodie, Philosophy, Neuroscience, Storytelling, AUDIOPHILE
I am:
Brainstormer, Change Agent, Connector, Designer, Entrepreneur, Foodie, Investor, Producer, Technologist, Writer/Editor
Languages:
Spanish
My website links:
TOUCH VINYL RECORD SHOP
Universities:
UCLA School of Television, Film and Theatre - MFA, Rice University '04
TED conferences attended:
TEDActive 2011, TED2010, TED2009
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I'm passionate about

good taste.

An idea worth spreading

if each of us always increased the amount of optimism, compassion and connection in our lives, we could realize a world united and a humanity evolved.

Talk to me about

Philosophy of Mind, Neuroscience, Apple Inc., Evolutionary Biology, Social Dynamics, Epic Dining Experiences, Vinyl, Kung Fu, Yoga, Mind Expansion, Design

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