Scott O'Brien is an accomplished entrepreneur, finance professional, and business development manager who has been making waves in the retail and hospitality industry. With a BS in Business Administration, Management and Operations, and an MBA with a concentration in Equity Research Analysis, Scott has a wealth of knowledge and experience that he brings to his current role at Lightspeed HQ as Manager of Business Development, SDR, and Sales Operations - APAC.

Prior to joining Lightspeed HQ, Scott founded Gracian Consulting, a business consulting firm that provided strategic growth and development advice to startups and SMEs. He also co-founded PolyPay, a payment technology company that helped business owners streamline their payment processing.

Scott's passion for the hospitality industry led him to Kounta by Lightspeed, where he served as the Head of Sales and later as the US Country Manager. In these roles, he worked closely with hospitality owners to help them streamline their operations and boost their revenue using Kounta's cloud-based point-of-sale platform.

Scott's unique mix of finance, entrepreneurship, and hospitality expertise makes him a valuable asset to any team looking to enhance their retail or hospitality business. Whether it's developing growth strategies, streamlining operations or improving customer satisfaction, Scott has the experience, skills, and passion to help businesses succeed.