Scott Norton

Scott Norton is the founding partner of N+1 Ventures, located in Los Angeles. He specializes in backing early and growth stage consumer businesses, with a focus on both physical products and digital services. His investment strategy centers on customer centricity, product excellence, brand impact, and societal contribution. Scott has personally invested in over 15 consumer companies and serves on the boards of MUD\WTR, Smallhold, and Firstleaf.

Prior to his current role, Scott held multiple positions at Sir Kensington's, a well-known condiment company recognized for its unique products. As the CEO, CMO, and co-founder, he played a pivotal role in securing over $20M in investments and overseeing the company's acquisition by Unilever in 2017. Following the successful acquisition where sales tripled, Scott transitioned to an advisory role until the end of 2020.

Scott's achievements have earned him accolades such as being named one of Fast Company's 'Most Creative People in Business' and featuring on Forbes' '30 Under 30' list. He holds a degree in Economics from Brown University and actively contributes to the university as a member of the Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship. Additionally, Scott is recognized as an Eagle Scout.

In addition to his extensive professional background, Scott Norton has a strong educational foundation. He studied BA in Economics at Brown University, pursued studies at Sacred Heart Schools in Atherton, and completed a Semester Abroad program focusing on Economics & Finance at The University of Hong Kong.

Scott's professional journey includes various key roles and affiliations. He is the founder of N+1 Ventures and was part of Cohort 4: Emerging Venture Manager Program at Oper8r LLC. Scott has been involved in multiple capacities with notable organizations like MUD\WTR, Sir Kensington's, Firstleaf, Omsom, Zack's Mighty, Hydrant Inc., Plant People, Smallhold, Imperfect Foods, Bitmark Inc., SpokenLayer, Bits x Bites, Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship at Brown University, and Endeavor. His career also encompasses past positions such as CEO, Co-Founder, Chief Marketing Officer, and Analyst at various companies including Sir Kensington's, Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd., and Lehman Brothers.