Scott Hanford is a seasoned startup executive and growth consultant with experience in investment banking, private equity, and media strategy. He has taken on various roles in well-known organizations such as InVision, Canvas, and Ampush, where he served as Director of Growth and Senior Media Strategist, respectively. Scott is a Co-Founder of Corq, a platform that curates personalized news to help users stay informed. Additionally, he is a former mentor at both 500 Startups and betaworks, leveraging his industry expertise to help other entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Scott studied Investment Banking and Finance at the Finance University Under The Government Of The Russian Federation, Business Economics at the University Of California, Los Angeles, and attended Amador Valley High School.