In this episode of Aligned Ambition: Authentically Kate, Kate sits down with Sean Grixti, a leader working at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and strategic growth.

Sean is passionate about building and scaling sustainable technologies and is widely recognized for his expertise in commercial strategy, technology commercialization, and developing strategic industrial partnerships. He currently leads business development at Torngat Metals, a rare earth mining company focused on the critical minerals shaping our future.

Previously, Sean served as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Cyclic Materials, where he established the company’s first commercial relationships, and led European expansion efforts for lithium ion battery recycling startup Li Cycle. His career reflects a deep curiosity for emerging technologies and a willingness to navigate uncertainty in fast growing, high impact industries.

Together, Kate and Sean explore
• Navigating unplanned pivots and uncertain career paths
• Leadership inside startup and scale up environments
• Making decisions without rigid timelines
• Managing ambition without burning out
• Risk, responsibility, and resilience in high stakes roles
• How wellness, travel, and boundaries support long term success

Sean holds an M.A.Sc. in Materials Engineering from the University of Toronto and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry from McMaster University.

This episode is an honest conversation about building a meaningful career while staying grounded, intentional, and aligned, even when the path forward is not always clear.

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