Brett Waikart
About Brett Waikart
Brett Waikart is the Co-Founder and CEO of Skillful.ly, with extensive experience in mission-driven organizations and a focus on social impact. He has held various leadership roles, including Executive Director at Portfolios with Purpose and Director at SRECTrade, Inc.
Work at Skillful.ly
Brett Waikart serves as Co-Founder and CEO of Skillful.ly, a position he has held since 2019. Under his leadership, the company focuses on innovative solutions aimed at enhancing workforce development and investment literacy. Waikart's role involves strategic decision-making and fostering a values-driven work environment, which he promotes through direct engagement with potential hires.
Experience at Portfolios with Purpose
Waikart has a significant history with Portfolios with Purpose, where he has held multiple roles. He was the Executive Director from 2013 to 2017 and again from 2018 to 2022, totaling four years in that capacity. Additionally, he served as a Director from 2012 to 2013. His involvement has centered on building mission-driven initiatives that emphasize social impact and investment literacy.
Previous Role at SRECTrade, Inc.
Before his tenure at Portfolios with Purpose, Brett Waikart worked at SRECTrade, Inc. as the Director of Environmental Markets from 2015 to 2017. In this role, he contributed to the development of environmental market strategies, focusing on sustainability and regulatory compliance within the energy sector.
Education and Expertise
Brett Waikart holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, where he studied Social Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital from 2017 to 2020. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from the University of Richmond. His educational background supports his expertise in building organizations that address large-scale social issues through innovative business practices.
Background in Mission-Driven Organizations
Waikart is actively involved in creating mission-driven organizations that focus on universal investment literacy and equitable workforce development. He promotes innovative business solutions to tackle significant social impact challenges, reflecting his commitment to fostering positive change through strategic initiatives.