Seth Cochran

Biography

Seth Cochran is a builder at heart, passionate about uniting people to create lasting impact. As the founder of The Sidebar, a community dedicated to fostering meaningful connections, he thrives on bringing changemakers together to drive social innovation. Throughout his career, he has founded or helped launch seven social impact organizations, including Operation Fistula, where he serves as CEO, and Impact Intel, a platform leveraging data to improve humanitarian efforts. He has also played a key role in founding organizations like elderabuse.org and miraclefeet, advancing solutions in health, justice, and human rights.

Beyond his work in social impact, Seth is a farmer, embracing the hands-on challenge of cultivating the land. Whether designing systems, scaling impact, or growing communities, he is driven by the power of collaboration to tackle the world’s toughest challenges.