Sebastian Kaufmann is CEO and founder of the New York-based online
retailer, Kaufmann Mercantile. Originally conceived as a blog,
Sebastian's strategic vision has led the company's growth to a
full-scale e-commerce brand, offering the finest made products from
over 300 of the world's best manufacturers in more than 20
countries. The company's dedication to sourcing and selling
ethically-made and hand-picked items carries across in its careful
consideration and selection criteria, as well as its commitment to
telling the stories of those who made them.
Prior to founding Kaufmann Mercantile, Sebastian co-founded music
video and commercial film production company Draw Pictures, where
he helmed the company as CEO. In addition, he founded feature film
development company Six Neighborhood Films in 2003.
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"By the purveyors of the masterfully curated online store with the
same name, their first endeavor in print is a huge success." --Real
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