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Elizabeth Scallon
Director/Lead of Incubation Enablement at HP and startup ecosystem builder
Elizabeth Scallon is an accomplished professional in the technology and startup ecosystem, currently serving as the Director/Lead of Incubation Enablement at HP since May 2022.1 Her career is marked by significant contributions to innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly in the Pacific Northwest.
Professional Experience
Current Roles::
- Director/Lead of Incubation Enablement at HP
- Co-Founder and Board Chair of Find Ventures
- Affiliate Instructor at the University of Washington
Elizabeth co-founded Find Ventures in July 2020, a first-stage funder that aims to provide equitable opportunities for entrepreneurs to build companies and address global challenges.1 At the University of Washington, she teaches Persuasion: Pitching, Public Relations and Public Speaking in the Foster School of Business for MS in Entrepreneurship & MBA programs.1
Previous Experience:: Elizabeth has been deeply involved in the startup ecosystem, advising over 300 startups across various tech industries, including blockchain, AI, AR/VR, biotech, and agtech.1 Her expertise spans from idea stage to scale-up, offering business coaching and facilitating connections to investors, cofounders, and resources.
Education
Elizabeth's educational background is impressive and diverse:
- Harvard Business School: Young American Leaders Program (YALP) in 2019
- Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business: Global Executive MBA
- ESADE Business School: Global Executive MBA
- Seattle University: BS in Biochemistry and BA in Humanities1
Expertise and Influence
Elizabeth is recognized as an award-winning leader in the Pacific Northwest startup ecosystem.1 She is known for:
- Advocating for emerging tech industries to government officials and investors
- Speaking on topics such as emerging tech, entrepreneurship, and the NW startup ecosystem at local and global conferences
- Participating in various regional committees focused on innovation and emerging technologies1
Her LinkedIn profile showcases her active engagement in the tech community, with recent posts about AI, innovation, and entrepreneurship234, reflecting her ongoing commitment to fostering growth and development in the startup world.
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