Scott Belsky

Co-creator Behance

Scott Belsky is an entrepreneur, author and investor who is best known as the co-creator of the Adobe-owned online portfolio platform, Behance. Since launching in 2006, Behance has become one of the most popular online portfolio platforms for creative professionals and Scott is credited with pioneering the shift of creative professionals away from static portfolios to the dynamic, professional networking portfolios that have become the norm today. In addition to Behance, Scott is also a successful investor having made early stage investments in companies such as Uber, Warby Parker and Sweetgreen. As an entrepreneur, Scott has held multiple roles within the tech industry, including Chief Product Officer at Adobe, Chief Operating Officer at Behance, and most recently, founder and CEO of the venture capital platform, Earlydawn Investments. Scott is also well-known for his two books, The Messy Middle and Making Ideas Happen. The first book, The Messy Middle, examines the struggle to realize one’s vision due to the pain, compromise, and focused hard work often required to make great things happen. His second book, Making Ideas Happen, outlines the systems that help entrepreneurs and creatives move ideas from concept to reality. Scott’s work has earned him numerous accolades, including being named one of Fast Company’s "Most Influential People in Technology" in 2011 and Entrepreneur Magazine's "Young Entrepreneur of the Year" in 2009. He has also been featured in publications such as The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, Wired Magazine, and Harvard Business Review. He is a frequent public speaker, discussing topics such as creative entrepreneurship and his unique approach to creating a creative ecosystem for entrepreneurs.