Scott Kitun
Glen Ellyn,IL
Summary
Innovative Media Executive with proven track record in creating high-growth cultures and steering organizations toward operational success through technology enablement and effective management. Skilled in building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve business objectives. Demonstrated ability to transform challenges into opportunities, resulting in significant impact on company growth and profitability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Advisor
Kingscrowd
Raleigh, NC
10.2021 - Current
- Sold Technori to Kingscrowd
- Raised $2M for the business and became an active investor and advisor
- Cut expenses by 40%, while growing topline revenue 60%
- Hired entire media team
Investor
Self-employeed
Chicago, IL
06.2016 - Current
- Made over 30 startup investments
- Valor Scout Fund Manager
- 3 exits and 2 active unicorns
Co-founder & Chief Business Officer
Songfinch
Chicago, IL
03.2020 - 06.2024
- Joined as a late co-founder in 2020 after re-organizing the business
- Board Member
- Helped scale revenue 24,000%, from <$500k in lifetime sales to nearly $100M
- Raised $30M from some of the top institutional investors in the world (increasing company value by more than 40x).
- Helped scale the team from 4 to 75 (peak)
- Hired our Director of Artificial Intelligence
- Hired our Chief Product and Tech Officer
- Hired the Marketing Team that achieved 3x Inc 5000 Ranking (#11 fastest growing company in the US in 2023)
Co-founder & CEO
Technori
Chicago, IL
12.2013 - 01.2022
- Generated $2M+ ARR from event attendence and sponsorship with brands including: Chase, CBRE, Salesforce, Microsoft and Capital One.
- Led Technori to a successful exit for shareholders
- Helped hundreds of early-stage founders raise more than $75 Million from retail and accredited investors.
- Created Startup Showcase on WGN Radio
- Hosted hundreds of startup events across 7 cities
- Hosted an award winning podcast
Education
Master of Science - MSJ
Northwestern University - Medill School
Evanston, IL09-2013
Master of Science - Entrepreneurship
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL09-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising And Marketing
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI06-2006
Skills
- Strategic Partnerships
- Operations Management
- Board Reporting
- Capital fundraising
- Talent Recruitment
- Media Relations
- Marketing and Advertising
- Revenue Growth
- Strategic Planning
- Executive Team Leadership
- Culture Building
- Organizational Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
Accomplishments
- 2x Chicago Innovation Awardee
- 3x Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies
- Crain's Best Places to Work
- Crain's Growth 50
- 2x Chicago Inno Fire Awardee
Affiliations
- Previously Board member for Wabash Lights
Timeline
Advisor
Kingscrowd
10.2021 - Current
Co-founder & Chief Business Officer
Songfinch
03.2020 - 06.2024
Investor
Self-employeed
06.2016 - Current
Co-founder & CEO
Technori
12.2013 - 01.2022
Master of Science - MSJ
Northwestern University - Medill School
Master of Science - Entrepreneurship
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising And Marketing
Marquette University