Sea***ras
Education
School of Hard Knocks (1976 - 2012)
- Degree: Unknown Degree
- Field of Study: Business Start Up
- Description: World cruising on classic 1946 ketch Shipwright services Manufacturing alternative energy systems Manufacturing stratospheric ozone layer solutions Refrigerant recycling and reclamation Internet exploration using 3D user-interface Safe web browsing for kids
Seattle Central Community College (2004 - 2006)
- Degree: Unknown Degree
- Field of Study: Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Description:
Skills:
Entrepreneurship, Mobile Devices, Mobile Applications, Start-ups
Work Experience:
Founder at SURF Incubator
- Location: 999 Third Ave. Suite 700 Seattle WA 98104
- Duration: 2009-06 to Present
- Description: A Community-Supported Place for Digital Entrepreneurs. SURF is an entrepreneur network founded in 2009 by Seaton Gras. It was a place where programmers and entrepreneurs could meet and discuss business ideas and programming solutions. For the first 3 years, entrepreneurs congregated at various locations around Seattle. The community quickly grew to more than 1,200 members. We now have a custom-built beautiful space in downtown Seattle with 22,000 square feet. Space for startups from solo to teams of 40.
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
No documented employment gaps; continuous activity as Founder of SURF Incubator since 2009 indicates steady professional engagement.
Career focused on entrepreneurship, startups, and ecosystem development; aligns with roles in incubation, innovation, and partnerships.
Long-standing founder with ongoing leadership at SURF Incubator demonstrates strong tenure stability and commitment.
Non-traditional education labeled as 'School of Hard Knocks' may be viewed as a gap by some employers; however, extensive hands-on entrepreneurship success mitigates this in the current market.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Director of Entrepreneurship Programs92% fit
Proven track record building and scaling an incubator community, with program design, partnerships, and practical startup support.
Head of Innovation / VP of Innovation90% fit
Experience leading an innovation ecosystem, aligning programs with corporate strategy and external partnerships.
Chief Innovation Officer (CIO)88% fit
Strategic oversight of innovation initiatives, incubation, and ecosystem collaborations; credible founder-level leadership.
Director of Startup Ecosystem Partnerships83% fit
Strong network-building capabilities with community, academia, and private sector; scalable outreach.
Director of Corporate Startup Accelerator79% fit
Bridge-building between corporate and startup communities; program design and execution experience.
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