# Scott Kennedy
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> Scott Kennedy is Founder at Stealth Startup, with past experience at Kennedy Ventures, Workaround, Antler Venture Capital, studied at Boston University.

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Last updated: 2026-06-05

Location: New York, United States

## Bio
Venture-funded serial founder building and scaling software and hardware tech startups ranging from early AI (Axcelis and Neuronics) to SaaS (WeQ) to consumer-facing impact startups (OpenLabel, Buycott). Currently working on a stealth startup and serving as founding partner at Kennedy Ventures (accelerating early-stage startups).

## Links
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/scottykennedy
- Personal website: https://www.lapcheck.co

## Work Experience
- Founder at Stealth Startup (Jan 2026 – Present)
  New York, United States
  Link: lapcheck.co
- Founding Partner at Kennedy Ventures (Aug 2017 – Present)
  We leverage our extensive experience and community to re-ignite and accelerate select early-stage tech companies.
  Link: https://kennedyventures.co/
- Founder, CEO at Workaround (2023 – 2025)
  New York, United States Venture-backed hardware startup that developed an IOT self-serve reservation and payment system for European hospitality clients.
- EIR at Antler Venture Capital (Jan 2019 – June 2019)
  The Randstad, Netherlands 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 (Jan 2018 – June 2019)
  The Randstad, Netherlands 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. =PR NEWSWIRE = "WeQ is proud to announce that Scott Kennedy is joining the team as CEO. As a serial founder and director of Kennedy Ventures, Kennedy has the experience to transform WeQ from consulting to SaaS subscription model, to better serve our clients such as Heineken, TomTom, Booking.com, and ING bank."
- Co-Founder at Buycott (March 2017 – March 2018)
  San Francisco Bay Area 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. Users create, join, and share ‘campaigns’ on a wide variety of issues like health, environment, and social justice. Buycott then guides their purchases, raises awareness on important nonprofit issues, and allows brands and retailers deep insights into their customers.
- Founder, CEO at OpenLabel (Jan 2014 – June 2017)
  San Francisco Bay Area After raising 700K and being accepted into San Francisco's Founders Den, OpenLabel became a top 10 social impact mobile app. The project allowed Page 2 of 5 brands and consumers to exchange important product information and make more informed, more responsible decisions. [http://www.takepart.com/ article/2015/02/14/open-label-product-app] Users attached over 200,000 labels to over 30 million indexed products - from food to cosmetics to toys to hardware - sharing environmental, political, social, health, and safety information. Supported by dozens of international non-profits who recognize the growing need (and demand) for increased product and company transparency. Acquired in 2016.
- Advisor / Mentor at Impact Hub Amsterdam (Oct 2015 – 2016)
  Amsterdam Area, Netherlands 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 (Jan 2008 – Jan 2011)
  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 (May 2006 – Sep 2010)
  Seattle An angel investment and accelerator partnership. Startups included: - JellyBeat (2003) (Non-profit volunteer platform) - BrainSheet (2004) The first AI (neural network) embedded in a spreadsheet. Via partnership with Microsoft. https://web.archive.org/web/20080908054020/ http://www.brainsheet.com/ (aquired) - People for Clean Sponsorship (2000) Non-profit organization raised 100K to create and enforce the first standard for vetting event sponsors. - Beds for Bands (2005) Musician Marketplace (aquired) - Thumbsuckr Media (2008) Automated Media and Content Outsourcing Page 3 of 5
- Product Manager at TeachTown (June 2006 – Dec 2006)
  https://teachtown.com/ = ACQUIRED BY BAIN CAPITAL = 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 (June 2004 – June 2006)
  Seattle 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 (Apr 2000 – 2005)
  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 (2000 – 2001)
  From The Seattle Times: "Kennedy is the most worthy candidate of those who will probably garner few votes. He sold Axcelis, his software company, and opened the coffee shop, and still runs a another small software company from the back of his shop. The gist of his campaign is simple: Improve quality of life through better transportation, housing and government accountability."
- Founder, CEO at Axcelis (1990 – 1997)
  Seattle One of the first commercial AI tech companies. Axcelis pioneered neural network and genetic algorithm machine learning tools that powered data Page 4 of 5 analysis for government and Fortune 500 organizations. They also developed "Evolver", the first AI to be embedded in a spreadsheet (via partnerships with Microsoft) and the longest running commercial AI product. (Acquired by Lumivero)
- Co-Founder at Neuronics (Aug 1988 – Jan 1990)
  Greater Boston Area Developer of MacBrain, the first AI software written for Apple computers (featured in the Computer History Museum). Based on research from MIT, MacBrain allowed users to experiment with several different types of neural networks, modifying node weights and interconnections, and building macro functions via an intuitive graphical interface. The initial software retailed for $99 (later $2,995) and was popular in the research departments of a wide variety of public and private organizations, from banking, robotics and biotech to universities and the military. Company was sold to Neurix in 1990

## Education
- Sales / Marketing, Marketing and Applied Communication (Sales, PR, Advertising) at Boston University
- Business Communications at The College of Wooster

## Frequently Asked Questions
### Who is Scott Kennedy?
Venture-funded serial founder building and scaling software and hardware tech startups ranging from early AI (Axcelis and Neuronics) to SaaS (WeQ) to consumer-facing impact startups (OpenLabel, Buycott). Currently working on a stealth startup and serving as founding partner at Kennedy Ventures (accelerating early-stage startups).

### What is Scott Kennedy's professional background?
Scott Kennedy's experience includes: Founder at Stealth Startup (Jan 2026 – Present); Founding Partner at Kennedy Ventures (Aug 2017 – Present); Founder, CEO at Workaround (2023 – 2025); EIR at Antler Venture Capital (Jan 2019 – June 2019); CEO at WeQ (Jan 2018 – June 2019); Co-Founder at Buycott (March 2017 – March 2018); Founder, CEO at OpenLabel (Jan 2014 – June 2017); Advisor / Mentor at Impact Hub Amsterdam (Oct 2015 – 2016); Founder, CEO at Zibit (Jan 2008 – Jan 2011); CEO / Interim CEO at BitStar International (May 2006 – Sep 2010); Product Manager at TeachTown (June 2006 – Dec 2006); Marketing and Operations Manager at Futurewise (June 2004 – June 2006); Owner at The Drinkmore Cafe (Apr 2000 – 2005); Mayoral Candidate at City of Seattle (2000 – 2001); Founder, CEO at Axcelis (1990 – 1997); Co-Founder at Neuronics (Aug 1988 – Jan 1990).

### Where did Scott Kennedy study?
Sales / Marketing, Marketing and Applied Communication (Sales, PR, Advertising) at Boston University; Business Communications at The College of Wooster.

### How can I find Scott Kennedy online?
Scott Kennedy can be found at: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/scottykennedy, Personal website: https://www.lapcheck.co.

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- Last updated: 2026-06-05
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