Tom Sebastian, Regional Director of Partnerships in Asia and APAC at Seedstars
Tom Sebastian, serving as the Regional Director of Partnerships in Asia and APAC for Seedstars, is responsible for building impact programs for regional and national partners across Asia. With a career spanning over 17 years, Tom has garnered extensive expertise in sustainability, socio-economic impact, and entrepreneurship development. His professional journey includes notable tenures at The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Asia House, Palladium, and Accenture, where he played pivotal roles in shaping initiatives aimed at addressing pressing global challenges.
About Seedstars
Seedstars has achieved remarkable success by leveraging evidence-based practices to empower entrepreneurs and Small & Growing Businesses (SGBs) in emerging markets. Through its decade-long journey, Seedstars has supported over 40,000 entrepreneurs across 80+ ecosystems, creating more than 2,500 direct jobs and facilitating over $250 million in fundraising. The organization’s programs focus on fostering sustainable growth by combining capital investment with hands-on mentorship, peer learning, and data-driven strategies, as outlined in the SCALE model.