
Sean Clifford
Tech Entrepreneur and Digital Safety Advocate
Sean Clifford is the Founder and CEO of Canopy, a tech company he launched in 2019 dedicated to creating a safer digital world by protecting children from exposure to pornographic content through AI-driven software. Prior to founding Canopy, he served as Vice President at Baron Public Affairs, advising leading tech ventures, nonprofits, and Fortune 500 companies at the intersection of culture and policy. He currently serves as Chief Strategy Officer at The Tikvah Fund, a role that builds on his experience in education-focused media and strategy. Sean holds a BA from Williams College, an MA in Great Books from St. John’s College, and an MBA from Wharton.