Scott Nissenbaum

President and CEO at Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Scott Nissenbaum is an experienced operator and investor who currently serves as the President and CEO of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP).1 He assumed this role in December 2020 after a brief stint as President and COO from July to December 2020.1

Career Progression at BFTP/SEP

Scott's journey with BFTP/SEP began in March 2016 when he joined as Chief Investment Officer & Executive Vice President.1 His leadership and expertise in the technology investment sector led to his promotion to higher roles within the organization.

Professional Background

Prior to joining BFTP/SEP, Scott held several notable positions:

Managing Director of Technology at Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. (March 2015 - March 2016)
Vice President at J.P. Morgan (September 2013 - March 2015)
Vice President at Brown Brothers Harriman (March 2012 - September 2013)
President at Finite Carbon (June 2008 - November 2011)
Managing Director at Novitas Capital (September 1998 - July 2009)1

Expertise and Contributions

Scott's diverse experience spans venture capital, banking, and technology sectors. He has served on multiple boards, including:

Philadelphia Game Lab (Chairman / Board Member)
MemVu, Inc. (Board Chairman)
ClickEquations (Board Member)
ImageTree (Board Chairman)
EZ Prints (Board Member)1

His expertise in venture capital is further evidenced by his role as an Adjunct Faculty Lecturer at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, where he taught Venture Capital and Entrepreneurial Management.1

Current Role

As President and CEO of BFTP/SEP, Scott leads one of the nation's longest-running technology-based, double-bottom line investment programs. The organization provides funding, business and technical expertise, and access to a network of innovative resources to both early-stage and established companies.1

Experience

President and CEO at Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Dec 2020 - Present)

President and COO at Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Jul 2020 - Dec 2020); Chief Investment Officer & Executive VP at Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Mar 2016 - Jul 2020); Managing General Partner at GO Philly Fund (Feb 2019 - Present); Managing Director, Technology at Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. (Mar 2015 - Mar 2016); Banker and Vice President at J.P. Morgan (Sep 2013 - Mar 2015)

Education

MBA in Finance from Saint Joseph's University (1995 - 1998); BS in Finance from Penn State University (1991 - 1995); High School Diploma from Lower Merion (1987 - 1991)