Scott Miller

Venture Partner at Next Coast Ventures

Scott Miller is a Venture Partner at Next Coast Ventures, a position he has held since November 2021. With over 25 years of experience in high-growth technology companies, he has a diverse background as an entrepreneur, public company executive, and venture investor. His expertise spans various stages of company growth, from founding to IPO, and includes roles in product development, sales, marketing, and finance.1 3

Professional Background::

Co-Founder and VP of Products at TrustRadius: Miller played a pivotal role in establishing TrustRadius as a leader in B2B technology reviews. He was instrumental in designing the platform and its commercial offerings, which now serve over one million buyers.1 2
Chief Operating Officer at Vast.com: Prior to his tenure at TrustRadius, he led operations for Vast.com, which focused on creating white-label marketplaces for various industries.1
Leadership Roles at SolarWinds: Miller also held significant positions in corporate development and strategic planning at SolarWinds, where he managed the Asia-Pacific headquarters.1

Education:: Scott Miller holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and both M.Eng and SB degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) .1 4

At Next Coast Ventures, he focuses on identifying and supporting entrepreneurs in B2B SaaS and information marketplaces. His extensive experience is seen as a valuable asset for the firm's mission to assist emerging tech companies outside traditional coastal hubs.1 3

Highlights

Nov 23 · Austin Business Journal

Austin tech and startup moves: Indeed adds to senior leadership team; Invicti gets new CEO - Austin Business Journal

Nov 17 · nextcoastventures.com

Welcoming Scott Miller as a Venture Partner

Nov 17 · Business Wire

Scott Miller Expands Role at Next Coast Ventures to Venture Partner - Business Wire

Apr 22 · businesswire.com

Next Coast Ventures Announces Scott Miller as Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Experience

Venture Partner at Next Coast Ventures (November 2021 - Present)

Entrepreneur in Residence at Next Coast Ventures (April 2021 - Present), TrustRadius (March 2013 - Present), Chief Operating Officer at Vast.com (July 2010 - November 2011), Senior Director of Strategic Planning at SolarWinds (September 2009 - July 2010)

Education

MBA, Business at Harvard Business School (2002 - 2004), SB, M.Eng., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1992 - 1996)