Jack Scatizzi

Jack Scatizzi is an experienced professional with a diverse background in entrepreneurship, venture capital, and biotechnology. He currently serves as the Executive Director of Missouri Technology Corporation, a position he has held since February 2020.1

Career Highlights

Early-Stage Consultant: From March 2018 to February 2020, Scatizzi worked as an Early-Stage Consultant in the Greater St. Louis Area.1 During this period, he provided consulting services to entrepreneurs and early-stage companies, leveraging his expertise in fundraising, operations, and ecosystem development.

Executive Roles and Entrepreneurial Experience: Prior to his current position, Scatizzi held several notable roles:

• Chief Operating Officer at Real Wellness (September 2017 - February 2018)
• Managing Director, Founding Partner, and Board Member at CSD16 (formerly Canopy San Diego) (June 2016 - September 2017)
• Head Analyst for Tech Coast Angels - San Diego (September 2013 - July 2016)
• Chief Operating Officer/Chief Scientific Officer/Director of Business Development at SingldOut, Inc. (July 2014 - June 2015)1

Education and Research Background

Scatizzi has a strong foundation in scientific research, having worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at:

• The Scripps Research Institute (July 2008 - June 2014)
• University of California at San Diego (July 2007 - June 2008)1

Expertise and Impact

Jack Scatizzi has spent over a decade working with early-stage investors and entrepreneurs in emerging entrepreneurial ecosystems, particularly in San Diego and St. Louis.1 His unique skill set includes:

• Raising capital (over $3M raised from early-stage investors)
• Operational experience with startups
• Advising early-stage companies across diverse verticals
• Analyzing investment opportunities, especially in biotech

In his current role at Missouri Technology Corporation, Scatizzi leads a public-private partnership that promotes entrepreneurship and fosters the growth of new and emerging high-tech companies in Missouri.1