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    Scott Lynn

    Securitizing the $1.7tn art market, one painting at a time.

    Scott Lynn is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Masterworks, a platform that allows investors to buy and sell shares in iconic artworks.1 Here are some key details about Scott Lynn:

    Professional Background

    Scott Lynn has extensive experience in the tech and startup world:

    • He founded Masterworks in August 2017 and continues to serve as its CEO.3
    • Prior to Masterworks, he founded and chaired Payability, a company that has advanced over $1 billion in capital to e-commerce sellers.1
    • In 2004, he started V2 Ventures, raising more than $250 million to build or acquire companies in the advertising space.1
    • His early entrepreneurial journey began at age 15 when he built one of the most popular internet games featuring the "Punch the Monkey" banner ads.1

    Masterworks

    Under Scott Lynn's leadership, Masterworks has achieved significant milestones:

    • It's the first platform to securitize art, allowing investors to buy shares in iconic artworks.12
    • The company manages nearly $940 million in art assets and has close to 900,000 investors on its platform.2
    • Masterworks has become the largest filer of IPOs with the SEC, launching new investment vehicles weekly.1

    Approach and Philosophy

    Scott Lynn's approach to business and investing is characterized by:

    • A focus on constant iteration and strategy rather than just execution.14
    • Identifying industries with little competition where his ventures can be differentiated and capture significant value.1
    • A data-driven approach to analyzing the art market, creating the first reliable index for art appreciation.2

    Scott Lynn's innovative approach has disrupted the art investing world, making it accessible to everyday investors and establishing Masterworks as a leader in the field.4

    Highlights

    May 29 · youtube.com
    Masterworks CEO Scott Lynn on navigating the art ... - YouTube
    Masterworks CEO Scott Lynn on navigating the art ... - YouTube
    May 14 · youtube.com
    Investing Secrets from the Art Market l Masterworks CEO Scott Lynn
    Investing Secrets from the Art Market l Masterworks CEO Scott Lynn
    Nov 20 · Observer
    Art as an Asset Class Leaders 2023: Arts Business Power List - Observer
    Art as an Asset Class Leaders 2023: Arts Business Power List - Observer
    How Scott Lynn's Idea Disrupted Art Investing and Turned ...
    Nov 10 · CNBC
    Masterworks CEO Scott Lynn talks how to break into the art investing space - CNBC
    Masterworks CEO Scott Lynn talks how to break into the art investing space - CNBC

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    Experience

    Founder & CEO at Masterworks
    Founder and Chairman at Payability (Current), Founder and Chairman at V2 Ventures (Current), Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Virtumundo (Jan 1997 - Jan 2004)

    Location

    New York, New York, United States