About Andy Scott

 

Executive Coach | Vistage Chair | Founder, Scott Summit Group​​

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Trusted Guide for Purpose-Driven Leaders

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Andy Scott is a trusted advisor for high-performing leaders scaling mission-driven companies. As a certified executive coach, seasoned entrepreneur, and Vistage Chair, he leads confidential peer groups and one-to-one coaching relationships that help leaders make better decisions, grow faster, and lead with greater clarity and purpose.

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30+ Years in the Trenches

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Andy’s leadership journey spans more than three decades—from being the first employee at Garage Technology Ventures during the dot-com boom, to co-founding a patent advisory firm, to helping scale RPX Corp to $300M and a successful IPO. His operational experience provides him with uncommon insight into growth strategy, fundraising, team leadership, and sustainable scaling.

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What Andy Is Known For

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Andy is known for blending startup grit, strategic frameworks, and emotional intelligence. He creates high-trust spaces where CEOs can speak candidly, be held accountable, and access the wisdom of peers. His approach pairs practical tools with deep personal insight to help leaders not just build great companies—but also more fulfilling lives.

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Vistage Chair and Founder of Scott Summit Group

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As a Vistage Chair, Andy leads peer groups of high-performing CEOs and business leaders of SF Bay Area businesses in a wide variety of industries.  Andy founded Scott Summit Group to support growth-stage leaders through tailored coaching, leadership workshops, and strategic advisory work. He is especially passionate about supporting organizations that are scaling fast and building a better world.

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Credentials and Community

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Andy holds a B.A. from Northwestern University and an M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management. He has certifications and trainings by the Center for Executive Coaching, iEQ9 Enneagram, Working Genius, Conscious Leadership Group, and more. He serves on the Northwestern University Leadership Circle board and mentors emerging and impact leaders through multiple initiatives.

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Outside the Office

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Andy lives in San Francisco with his amazing wife, Stacey, and has two exceptional children, Audrey and Nathan. You’ll often find him in nature—skiing, swimming, biking, or trail running—or deep in conversation about leadership, legacy, and the power of purpose.