Scott Gillespie's Linkedin Analytics

Scott is Managing Partner of the Jigsaw Group: • An investment vehicle ~ angel investments • Growth guides ~ support businesses entering new markets • Ecosystem architects ~ regional innovation & entrepreneurship development • Global Good ~ social ventures for impact (see Aquaritas Group) Aquaritas Group is Global Good initiative that Jigsaw Group is co-creating to assist storm ravaged communities with resilient solutions (built form, economic development). For universities: Jigsaw Group has: forged market links for technology transfer offices, developed and delivered courses, built entrepreneurial outreach programs, plus establish research centers with global resources. For startups, Jigsaw Group has designed and delivered programs for: new market entry, startups, women (entrepreneurs), startup competition winners, incubators and accelerators, mentoring, bootcamps, growth (export) stage businesses, plus angel investing. Jigsaw Group supports not-for-profits including: regional innovation ecosystems, Yacht Aid Global (aid to disaster areas using super yachts), and lots of mentoring. For corporates Jigsaw Group has delivered top line growth, channel options, regional HQ options, plus skilling programs. Prior to the Jigsaw Group, Scott was the General Manager for Smart City Australia, where his team coordinated >$20M in investments, developed, technology parks, fostered regional business incubators, piloted ‘clusters’, and showcased Australian innovations. Scott started his career with Unisys Corp. and over 14 years experienced: Chief Financial Officer for the South Pacific, Director for Consulting Asia Pacific, Finance Director for Japan Operations, plus a range of line and staff roles. Scott has BSc and MBA, is a certified Licensing Professional (2008-2020), contributes to numerous board and advisory panels, plus supports startup ecosystem with: time, mentoring & investment.