Scott Kolber

Scott Kolber is the Chief Executive Officer of Roadify, a transit and mobility information technology company based in New York City.12 He is a tech entrepreneur who co-founded Roadify, a data platform and mobile application that helps people find real-time transit information.12

Professional Background

Company and Role:

• CEO of Roadify, a transit information platform23
• Located in Brooklyn, New York3
• Helped develop a mobile app that provides transit information for subway, bus, tram, ferry, and suburban rail systems1

Entrepreneurial Journey

Kolber was instrumental in developing Roadify through the NYC BigApps competition, which helped validate the company's concept and provided visibility and angel funding.1 He believes that New York City offers abundant opportunities for entrepreneurs, stating: "What you need to start a business is talent and ideas and access to markets, and that is available here in New York City in abundance."1

Key Achievements:

• Expanded Roadify's mobile application to provide comprehensive transit information
• Won the NYC BigApps software competition
• Raised angel funding to continue company growth1