Sebastian Schmidt

Sebastian is a dedicated advocate and practitioner of Effective Altruism, co-founding Effective Altruism Denmark and Impact Academy to empower individuals and organizations to maximize their positive global impact through rational and truth-seeking approaches. He emphasizes long-term thinking and systemic solutions to pressing world problems. sebastianschmidt+2

As an Executive and Impact Coach, Sebastian helps individuals align their careers with their values, improve productivity, and enhance well-being. He integrates positive psychology, behavioral science, and ancient wisdom traditions like Stoicism and secular Buddhism into his coaching methodology, focusing on practical implementation and consistent personal growth. sebastianschmidt+2

With a background as a medical doctor, Sebastian applies his scientific rigor to public health challenges. His research fellowship at Statens Serum Institut and visiting scholarship at Stanford focused on biosecurity, including developing mortality monitoring systems that were critical during the COVID-19 pandemic. sebastianschmidt+1