During his 20-year career in the US tech and media sectors, Scott built and exited three companies. In 2013, he felt called to start Verdant Frontiers to fight poverty in Africa by creating large-scale businesses that generate compelling investor returns. Since its inception, Verdant Frontiers has launched 14 ventures in Africa with a combined value of $180M. Today, Verdant employs more than 1,000 workers, the majority of whom have moved out of extreme poverty. Their goals include achieving a portfolio value of over $1B and creating more than 10,000 jobs in the next decade. Scott co-founded a family with his best friend, Karen, and they are raising three children in Austin, TX.
During his 20-year career in the US tech and media sectors, Scott built and exited three companies. In 2013, he felt called to start Verdant Frontiers to fight poverty in Africa by creating large-scale businesses that generate compelling investor returns. Since its inception, Verdant Frontiers has launched 14 ventures in Africa with a combined value of $180M. Today, Verdant employs more than 1,000 workers, the majority of whom have moved out of extreme poverty. Their goals include achieving a portfolio value of over $1B and creating more than 10,000 jobs in the next decade. Scott co-founded a family with his best friend, Karen, and they are raising three children in Austin, TX.
