Sean Fenlon
Entrepreneur · Musician · Composer

Sean Fenlon

“Long before I defined myself as an Internet/Tech Entrepreneur, I defined myself as a musician.”

Sean P. Fenlon is an entrepreneur, musician and composer from Maryland, born in 1968. His current primary focus is Symphony42 and AI customer acquisition. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts (2002) and a Master of Music (1993) from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, and a Bachelor of Music (1990) from Towson University.

A few chapters from a life in music, technology and entrepreneurship.

Early years

The person.

I was born in Prince George’s County MD to Thomas (Tom) & Mary in 1968. My earliest memories pick up around the age of three on Belt Fort Rd. in Randallstown, MD.

Growing up
YearChapter
1968Born in Prince George’s County, MD
1978Moved to Westminster, MD
1982Entered Westminster High School
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Where it began

The musician.

I studied composition with Hank Levy, who introduced me to Don Ellis’s music. My doctoral dissertation explores The Exotic Rhythms of Don Ellis.

Music education
YearDegreeInstitution
2002Doctor of Musical ArtsPeabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University
1993Master of MusicPeabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University
1990Bachelor of MusicTowson University
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Ideas into companies

The entrepreneur.

My current primary focus is Symphony42 and AI customer acquisition.

Selected ventures
VentureFocus
Symphony42Current primary focusAI customer acquisition
ABOVOFounded 2015Social email
DoublePositiveFounded 2004Performance marketing and lead generation
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