Sean Butterfield

Strategy & Business Development Lead

Sean has over 10 years of experience in research, operations, and consulting. He began his career in finance, focusing on CLOs, private credit, and syndicated loans.

Since entering the crypto space in 2017 and pivoting full-time in 2022, he has published research for Messari, Trust Machines, Coinfeeds, and the Crypto Council for Innovation. Prior to joining DL Research, he served as a consultant at Accenture. He has also sourced early-stage deals and built partnerships across the crypto ecosystem.