Sebastian Oddo

Our goal for this Council is to bring together a strategic group of experts across innovation, consumer insights, shopper behavior, and research and development while collaborating to shape data-driven strategies and drive market growth.

The Importance of Being a Champion of Others Panel

Join us for a meaningful discussion on the power of advocacy and sponsorship in shaping and advancing women’s careers. This panel will explore how championing others can create opportunities, foster growth, and drive meaningful change in the workplace.

Sit down with us for a great chat with Sebastian Oddo, global VP of digital marketing innovation at Mastercard, and Austin Marchese, COO at IYK. In this talk Seb and Austin will discuss how to build loyalty that really sticks, keep partnerships strong, and what to do (and avoid) when closing those big business deals.

ACP's free, yearlong program connects veteran Protégés with Mentors to help them build fulfilling careers and bridge the gap between the military and the private sector.

I volunteered with Ronald McDonald House (RMH) as part of their Guest Chef program, where I helped prepare comforting meals for families staying at the house. In collaboration with the Guest Chef, who created the menu and purchased the ingredients, I worked alongside other volunteers in a cooking class setting. Together, we prepared and cooked meals to provide a sense of comfort and care to the families during their stay.

The AEF is the bridge that connects the advertising, marketing, and academic communities. Together, they educate and inspire the next generation of talent while advancing the understanding of marketing and advertising in society.

NYSE Women’s History Month Mentoring Session kicked off #WomensHistoryMonth with @BossBeauties telling their story! CEO & Co-Founder Lisa Mayer and other influential leaders hosted discussions on breaking through tech, media disruption, mentoring and more 💜

I am currently volunteering as a mentor for Mastercard's "Women's Mentoring Series" where I work with women from diverse backgrounds to support their growth in executive presence and personal brands. I lead 1 on 1 workshops on topics such as critical conversations and feedback, negotiation, and advocating for yourself and others. We are working together to develop personal goals and strategies for success.

I am passionate about helping women achieve their full potential, and I believe… Show more

I am currently volunteering as a mentor for Mastercard's "Women's Mentoring Series" where I work with women from diverse backgrounds to support their growth in executive presence and personal brands. I lead 1 on 1 workshops on topics such as critical conversations and feedback, negotiation, and advocating for yourself and others. We are working together to develop personal goals and strategies for success.

I am passionate about helping women achieve their full potential, and I believe that everyone deserves to have a mentor who can help them reach their goals. I am grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of these women, and I am confident that my volunteer work is making a positive impact on the world. Show less

The Belle Block™ is a community launched in June 2022 to educate and empower women and non-binary individuals to benefit from Web3 technology and crypto.

Learn more:
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Unlocked is Mastercard's opportunity network where you can find and access skills and opportunities that open new doors to Priceless possibilities for you and your teams.

Together, we're reimagining the future of work.

Girls4Tech is a Mastercard signature education program launched to drive the interest of young girls in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

We’d like to invite your students to join the community of over 2.5 million girls across 56 countries. These Girls4Tech have discovered how their skills and strengths can lead to a STEM career as a Cryptologist, Fraud Detective, Data Scientist or Design Engineer (just to name a few)!

Volunteers will secure protective tree tubes, remove litter that endangers the health of the river, and cut back invasive plants to ensure the success of the native tree plantings. This cleanup will keep Saxon Woods Park both sustainable and accessible to your community

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to help someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. The training helps you identify, understand and respond to signs of addictions and mental illnesses.

Girls Who Code is a nonprofit organization which aims to support and increase the number of women in computer science. The organization is working to close the gender gap in technology and change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. They have a 7-week Summer Immersion Program, a 2-week specialized Campus Program, after school Clubs, and a 13-book New York Times best-selling series. The aim is to inspire, educate, and equip young women with the computing skills to pursue 21st… Show more

Girls Who Code is a nonprofit organization which aims to support and increase the number of women in computer science. The organization is working to close the gender gap in technology and change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. They have a 7-week Summer Immersion Program, a 2-week specialized Campus Program, after school Clubs, and a 13-book New York Times best-selling series. The aim is to inspire, educate, and equip young women with the computing skills to pursue 21st century opportunities. Show less

President Obama launched the My Brother’s Keeper initiative to address persistent opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color and ensure that all young people can reach their full potential.

Through this initiative, the Administration is joining with cities and towns, businesses, and foundations who are taking important steps to connect young people to mentoring, support networks, and the skills they need to find a good job or go to college and work their way into the middle… Show more

President Obama launched the My Brother’s Keeper initiative to address persistent opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color and ensure that all young people can reach their full potential.

Through this initiative, the Administration is joining with cities and towns, businesses, and foundations who are taking important steps to connect young people to mentoring, support networks, and the skills they need to find a good job or go to college and work their way into the middle class. Show less

The OSEN Inclusion Committee is an employee-led committee focused on driving ID in the workplace and marketplace. It is aligned to OSEN’s overarching ID Strategy and takes the lead in
generating innovative programming on the 3 C’s: Culture, Careers & Clients.

Led a discussion titled "From the Arena to the C-Suite" with Mike Richter.

I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to host the first ever IPG DXTRA Inclusion & Equity Hackathon. Employees from across IPG DXTRA had the opportunity to solve real business challenges as it relates to Inclusion & Equity! It was a great event and I am so proud to have been part of it!

General Assembly is an educational institution that transforms thinkers into creators through education in technology, business and design. Our global network of students, instructors, and entrepreneurs aims to bring people together to take advantage of a new kind of learning-by-doing approach to education.

General Assembly is a pioneer in education and career and this Hackathon is around contactless experiential activations.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain… Show more

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations). Show less

How Did I Get Here? Career Panel at White Plains Public Library

Sebastian Oddo and Dan Isenberg from Octagon will talk to teens about their careers in sports and entertainment marketing.

Stamford Next is supported by CTNext which supports the success of companies and entrepreneurs by providing guidance, resources, and networks to accelerate their growth.

For more information go to: https://ctnext.com/

How do we balance the art of a sport with data analytics? Can data account for the unpredictability of a player’s performance? What will the fan experience be in the future?

In this episode of IBM thinkLeaders podcast, we are joined by Sebastian Oddo (Senior Vice President of Innovation for Octagon) & Qiana Martin(owner of Eat Soccer). We talk to Sebastian and Qiana about how AI is impacting athletic performance, the fan experience in a stadium, and how we watch a game at home. We also… Show more

How do we balance the art of a sport with data analytics? Can data account for the unpredictability of a player’s performance? What will the fan experience be in the future?

In this episode of IBM thinkLeaders podcast, we are joined by Sebastian Oddo (Senior Vice President of Innovation for Octagon) & Qiana Martin(owner of Eat Soccer). We talk to Sebastian and Qiana about how AI is impacting athletic performance, the fan experience in a stadium, and how we watch a game at home. We also get into the rise of eSports, what leagues can do to engage distracted fans, and how players may be mimicking moves they learned in a video game.

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Grateful for the opportunity to be the keynote speaker at Manhattanville College for the Baccaulareate Ceremony on Friday, May 17th 2019 at 4pm in the O’Byrne chapel. Manhattanville takes great pride in choosing individuals who exemplify their values of academic excellence, development of the whole student, creation of a nurturing campus environment and a commitment to service, so when I was asked, I was so honored!

In 2017, Innovate Stamford formed and was catalyzed with a $2 million grant from CTNext, a state-funded subsidiary of the quasi-public venture capital firm Connecticut Innovations. The grant designates Stamford as an “Innovation Place”, a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and business growth. This is part of a statewide effort to build a more robust community of entrepreneurs and accelerate startup growth by providing access to talent, space, industry expertise, services, skill development… Show more

In 2017, Innovate Stamford formed and was catalyzed with a $2 million grant from CTNext, a state-funded subsidiary of the quasi-public venture capital firm Connecticut Innovations. The grant designates Stamford as an “Innovation Place”, a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and business growth. This is part of a statewide effort to build a more robust community of entrepreneurs and accelerate startup growth by providing access to talent, space, industry expertise, services, skill development and capital.

Stamford’s Innovation District integrates places, institutions and people who have historically been unconnected into a cohesive hub for innovation. These include emerging live-work-play-learn neighborhoods in the South End and downtown; economic, cultural and educational anchor institutions such as UConn-Stamford and The Ferguson Library; early stage entrepreneurs and leaders of their global customers; and public spaces such as parks, plazas and other pedestrian destinations. Show less

Over the past years, Creative Tech Week has grown into an international festival bringing together the interdisciplinary developers, designers, executives and artists in the creative technology field from across a diversity of industries. We provide a platform for thousands of experts to gather, learn, recruit, discover, and showcase their most advanced work.

Experience different immersive worlds in virtual reality and augmented reality while networking with a gender-balanced mix of… Show more

Over the past years, Creative Tech Week has grown into an international festival bringing together the interdisciplinary developers, designers, executives and artists in the creative technology field from across a diversity of industries. We provide a platform for thousands of experts to gather, learn, recruit, discover, and showcase their most advanced work.

Experience different immersive worlds in virtual reality and augmented reality while networking with a gender-balanced mix of other creative technologists, developers, artists, and other professionals. Show less

The Warsaw Sports Business Club’s mission is to provide a platform for opportunity, professional/personal development, and industry engagement. This comes in the form of professional workshops, professional site visits, networking opportunities, and bi-weekly meetings with sports business professionals. All of this leading to a personally built platform to obtain internships and jobs within the sports business industry.

Super Powers from TEDx Speakers with Sharbari Ahmed, Sean Brawley, and Sebastian Oddo
Three veterans of TEDx Ferguson Library discuss the art and craft of giving a memorable presentation.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain… Show more

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations). Show less

The WLN exists on a local level in various cities and companies within the IPG network and helps provide broader programming at a National level. The Board of Directors, Advisory Group and Executive Sponsors help guide WLN activities.

The Women’s Leadership Network aims to be the force for gender equality and opportunity for women within IPG.

Our mission is to champion IPG women by working to understand the gender equality challenges they may be facing – and leverage those… Show more

The WLN exists on a local level in various cities and companies within the IPG network and helps provide broader programming at a National level. The Board of Directors, Advisory Group and Executive Sponsors help guide WLN activities.

The Women’s Leadership Network aims to be the force for gender equality and opportunity for women within IPG.

Our mission is to champion IPG women by working to understand the gender equality challenges they may be facing – and leverage those learnings to tirelessly advocate for every colleague to contribute to creating a more inclusive workplace where IPG women can thrive. Show less

According to Heide Gardner, SVP and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, “The awards elevate efforts that are making a difference and offer a moment of celebration that we can share with the honorees. Although we have much more progress to make it is valuable to acknowledge how far we have come.”

Happy to be part of this great program!

Over the past years, Creative Tech Week has grown into an international festival bringing together the interdisciplinary developers, designers, executives and artists in the creative technology field from across a diversity of industries. We provide a platform for thousands of experts to gather, learn, recruit, discover, and showcase their most advanced work.

Experience different immersive worlds in virtual reality and augmented reality while networking with a gender-balanced mix of… Show more

Over the past years, Creative Tech Week has grown into an international festival bringing together the interdisciplinary developers, designers, executives and artists in the creative technology field from across a diversity of industries. We provide a platform for thousands of experts to gather, learn, recruit, discover, and showcase their most advanced work.

Experience different immersive worlds in virtual reality and augmented reality while networking with a gender-balanced mix of other creative technologists, developers, artists, and other professionals. Show less

Everwise is a fast-paced, vibrant company that recognizes the value of hard work combined with unconventional thinking. We’re solving some extremely big problems (and having some fun along the way). Here are the values that we live by as a team.

The Digital Media CT Kickoff was a one-day forum that took place at UConn Stamford on June 22, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Participants of this event experienced current practices within the film, television or digital media industries.

I had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion for students of the University of Oregon to talk about my role at Octagon so they can learn about my experiences and industry trends to stand out.

This event focuses on career possibilities within the field of marketing. The DSB will be showcasing five professionals that provide marketing services in any of the following capacities: advertising, branding, digital, public relations, market research, media strategy, sales, or social media. Students enjoy hearing from experts and learning more about their organizations and career path.

According to Heide Gardner, SVP and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, “The awards elevate efforts that are making a difference and offer a moment of celebration that we can share with the honorees. Although we have much more progress to make it is valuable to acknowledge how far we have come.”

Happy to be part of this great program!

Octagon’s Sebastian Oddo will share his perspective as the digital lead at a global sports marketing and event agency and explain how he bridges the gap between tech creators and the brand marketers that employ their technology to engage consumers. Oddo will explore how the right technology-based activation can help brands create The Bliss Point – that moment when consumers decide to share their brand experiences with their friends, followers and networks.

Guest speaker at Fairfield Universities "Speed learning" session. This session was a fast paced format that helped students interact with professionals in a more casual manner. This format gives students an opportunity to hone their networking skills and get a "sneak peek" of career paths, exposure to different areas of marketing, an understanding of how to prepare for a career in marketing and what qualifications are needed to excel.

ITalent in Fairfield County is an initiative to improve the supply and placement of available technical and digital talent in a region of 23 municipalities, 940,000 people and no regional government. It was developed over 18 months by 20 large and small growth companies, 5 colleges and universities, 2 training organizations, 5 co-working spaces, state and city economic development leaders, and the CT Department of Labor.

The mission of the iTalent initiative is to strengthen and elevate… Show more

ITalent in Fairfield County is an initiative to improve the supply and placement of available technical and digital talent in a region of 23 municipalities, 940,000 people and no regional government. It was developed over 18 months by 20 large and small growth companies, 5 colleges and universities, 2 training organizations, 5 co-working spaces, state and city economic development leaders, and the CT Department of Labor.

The mission of the iTalent initiative is to strengthen and elevate awareness of our tech community, improving retention within the region as careers progress. Longer term, we also will expand and diversify our tech talent pool by expanding student access to post-secondary education and integrating the tech employer and educator communities in ongoing processes of real time needs identification, curriculum evolution, joint development of pre-employment learning opportunities, and post-employment civic engagement and professional development. Show less

The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, also referred to as NFTE, is an international non-profit organization providing entrepreneurship training and education programs to young people from low-income urban communities. I mentored students in the classroom to teach them the importance of marketing themselves in a positive way!