Scott Kennedy
New York, United States
Scott Kennedy is Founder at Stealth Startup, with past experience at Kennedy Ventures, Workaround, Antler, studied at Boston University.
Bio
Scott Kennedy is a serial entrepreneur with a track record of founding and leading innovative companies across various sectors. His experience spans technology, venture capital, and community engagement, including a run for mayor. Kennedy holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Communications from The College of Wooster and a certificate in Sales and Marketing from Boston University.
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Work Experience
Founding Partner at Kennedy Ventures
We leverage our extensive experience and community to re-ignite and accelerate select early-stage tech companies.
Founder, CEO at Workaround
Venture-backed hardware startup that developed an IOT self-serve reservation and payment system for European hospitality clients.
EIR at Antler
Antler is a global early-stage VC, ranked #1 on the "Most active pre-seed/ seed" list by Pitchbook 2024- With over 1,000 Portfolio companies with a combined $4.7B value.
CEO at WeQ
Today's teams are more diverse and more remote. And they must form faster, and accept more uncertainty and risk than ever. This requires TRUST and EMPATHY. WeQ uses advanced science to boost and sustain these among employees and teams by providing a safe structure to monitor and strengthen connections.
Co-Founder at Buycott
Buycott was the #1 "boycotting" app, and the #5 downloaded consumer app in the Apple store. This venture-backed startup empowers consumers to find products that align with their personal values and goals, and lets them leverage their spending power to affect change.
Founder, CEO at OpenLabel
After raising 700K and being accepted into San Francisco's Founders Den, OpenLabel became a top 10 social impact mobile app. The project allowed brands and consumers to exchange important product information and make more informed, more responsible decisions.
Advisor / Mentor at Impact Hub Amsterdam
Impact Hub is a global network of over 100 impact innovation accelerators and non-profit/NGO coworking spaces in more than 60 countries. Scott advised and mentored dozens of social impact startups on strategy, marketing, fundraising, and product development.
Founder, CEO at Zibit
Angel-backed interactive digital signage and advertising network. Seattle and Amsterdam. Developed innovative business model. Extensive business development across multiple sectors, both public and private. Raised venture capital and built a community of artists and galleries.
CEO / Interim CEO at BitStar International
An angel investment and accelerator partnership.
Product Manager at TeachTown
Helped launch and support this award-winning education platform for students with disabilities. The company remains the leading provider of K-12 special education software in America.
Marketing and Operations Manager at Futurewise
Futurewise is the premier 'Smart Growth' group in Seattle, and is the only statewide charitable organization working to preserve forests, working farms, shorelines and critical areas, while fighting against urban sprawl and irresponsible overdevelopment.
Owner at The Drinkmore Cafe
Built in a former dry cleaning warehouse, this large cafe and music venue in the heart of Seattle was the first commercial free WIFI spot on the west coast, and the first Meetup.com partner on Capitol Hill.
Mayoral Candidate at City of Seattle
The gist of his campaign is simple: Improve quality of life through better transportation, housing and government accountability.
Founder, CEO at Axcelis
One of the first commercial AI tech companies. Axcelis pioneered neural network and genetic algorithm machine learning tools that powered data analysis for government and Fortune 500 organizations.
Co-Founder at Neuronics
Developer of MacBrain, the first AI software written for Apple computers. Based on research from MIT, MacBrain allowed users to experiment with several different types of neural networks.
Education
Certificate Program Sales / Marketing, Marketing and Applied Communication at Boston University
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Communications at The College of Wooster
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Scott Kennedy?
Scott Kennedy is a serial entrepreneur with a track record of founding and leading innovative companies across various sectors. His experience spans technology, venture capital, and community engagement, including a run for mayor. Kennedy holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Communications from The College of Wooster and a certificate in Sales and Marketing from Boston University.
What is Scott Kennedy's professional background?
Scott Kennedy's experience includes: Founder at Stealth Startup (Apr 2026 – Present); Founding Partner at Kennedy Ventures (Aug 2017 – Present); Founder, CEO at Workaround (2023); EIR at Antler (Jan 2019); CEO at WeQ (Jan 2018); Co-Founder at Buycott (Mar 2017); Founder, CEO at OpenLabel (Jan 2014); Advisor / Mentor at Impact Hub Amsterdam (Oct 2015); Founder, CEO at Zibit (Jan 2008); CEO / Interim CEO at BitStar International (May 2006); Product Manager at TeachTown (Jun 2006); Marketing and Operations Manager at Futurewise (Jun 2004); Owner at The Drinkmore Cafe (Apr 2000); Mayoral Candidate at City of Seattle (2000); Founder, CEO at Axcelis (1990); Co-Founder at Neuronics (Aug 1988).
Where did Scott Kennedy study?
Certificate Program Sales / Marketing, Marketing and Applied Communication at Boston University; Bachelor’s Degree, Business Communications at The College of Wooster.
How can I find Scott Kennedy online?
Scott Kennedy can be found at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottykennedy.