Bio

Scott is a knowledgeable and connected wireless investor, with more than 16 years of wireless operating experience. Prior to joining OpenAir, he served as founder and general manager of Sprint Nextel Ventures, the company arm tasked with seeking out and securing high-potential ventures and investments. With 11 years of Sprint leadership in venture capital, business development, sales, and marketing roles, Scott is considered a wireless industry influencer, with a solid record in leading dozens of wireless market business deals, partnerships, and investments. Scott is recognized in the wireless industry as a knowledgeable investor with the rare combination of carrier-side innovation expertise and a solid venture and start-up market reputation and network. Scott has been selected by the CTIA - The Wireless Association® to serve on its VC Innovation Council. He and other select venture industry experts liaise with CTIA on wireless innovation trends, best practices, and global developments that are affecting investment choices, as well as the impact they are having on the wireless industry. Scott's passion for mobile technologies and innovation was first formed during his 5 years as a Naval Aviator, where he operated sophisticated airborne electronic warfare equipment that was truly evolutionary. In addition to the Kauffman Fellowship and extensive electronics and technology training in the Navy, Scott holds a Bachelor of Science in Management and Human Relations from MidAmerica Nazarene University. Scott sits on the boards of several OpenAir portfolio companies, including Pepper, Gift Card Impressions, and Zubie (observer).