Scott Brown

Experienced Marketing and Business Development Professional

Scott Brown is a seasoned B2B marketing executive with over 20 years of experience in both hypergrowth and early-stage companies.1 He currently serves as the Partner and Head of Platform at Cervin, a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, a position he has held since September 2023.1

Career Highlights

Scott's professional journey includes notable roles at major tech companies and startups:

Chief Marketing Officer at Hum Capital (April 2021 - April 2023)1
Vice President of Marketing at Sapphire Ventures, LLC (October 2018 - April 2021)1
Global Lead - Customer Experiences Marketing at Facebook (November 2013 - July 2016)1
Senior Product Marketing Manager at Google, focusing on the DoubleClick platform (July 2011 - November 2013)1

Education and Certifications

Scott holds a strong educational background in marketing and communications:

Master's degree in Integrated Marketing from Northwestern University (1998 - 1999)1
Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from Drake University (1991 - 1995)1

He has also obtained several professional certifications, including HubSpot Marketing Software, Google Analytics, and Fundamentals of Next-Gen Marketing from 6sense.1

Current Focus

In his role at Cervin, Scott likely leverages his extensive marketing experience to support portfolio companies and drive growth strategies. He is also involved in the broader startup ecosystem:

Community Member at Mixing Board (May 2023 - Present)1
Limited Partner at GTMfund (May 2022 - Present)1

Scott Brown is known for his expertise in B2B marketing, go-to-market strategies, and supporting startup growth. He frequently shares insights on LinkedIn about venture capital, marketing, and startup acceleration strategies.2

Experience

Partner, Head of Platform at Cervin (September 2023 - Present)

Mixing Board Community Member at Mixing Board (May 2023 - Present, Remote), Limited Partner at GTMfund (May 2022 - Present), Chief Marketing Officer at Hum Capital (April 2021 - April 2023, San Francisco Bay Area), Vice President of Marketing at Sapphire Ventures, LLC (October 2018 - April 2021, Palo Alto, California), Global Director, Product Marketing at Quantcast (January 2018 - September 2018, San Francisco Bay Area), Vice President Marketing (contract) at Skimlinks (May 2017 - December 2017, London, United Kingdom), Global Lead - Customer Experiences Marketing at Facebook (November 2013 - July 2016, Menlo Park, CA), Senior Product Marketing Manager, DoubleClick platform at Google (July 2011 - November 2013, Mountain View, CA), Director, Marketing – Media & Entertainment Cloud Solutions at Cisco Systems (December 2006 - July 2011, San Jose, CA), Vice President, Market Insight at Citigate Cunningham (September 2002 - June 2005), Director, Brand Strategy and Consulting at Citigate Cunningham (January 2000 - September 2002)

Education

Masters in Integrated Marketing from Northwestern University (1998 - 1999), Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from Drake University (1991 - 1995)