Since 1996, when he'd nearly died, Strub had controlled his virus. Sean is the founder and publisher of POZ magazine for people affected by HIV and AIDS, as well as MAMM, a magazine for women affected by cancer.

He is the co-author of two books on corporate social responsibility, Cracking The Corporate Closet (1995) and Rating America's Corporate Conscience (1987).

Honored as one of New York's Small Businessmen of the Year by Crain's New York Business in 1998, Sean was also named "Direct Marketer of the Year" by Direct Magazine; he is one of the 2001 gfn.com 25, a listing by the Gay Financial Network of the 25 most influential out gay and lesbian executives in corporate America.