Scott Maxwell
About Scott Maxwell
Scott Maxwell is a seasoned director with extensive experience in the technology sector, currently serving as a Director at Skytap since 2011. He has held various leadership roles at multiple companies and has a strong academic background in Mechanical Engineering and Management.
Work at Skytap
Scott Maxwell has served as Director at Skytap since 2011, contributing over 13 years of experience in the Greater Seattle Area. His role involves overseeing various operational aspects and strategic initiatives within the company.
Education and Expertise
Scott Maxwell holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, where he studied from 1980 to 1986. He also earned an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management, completing his studies from 1988 to 1990. His educational background supports his extensive experience in technology and management.
Background
Scott Maxwell has held various director-level positions across multiple companies. His career includes significant roles at Reality Digital, ScriptLogic, Mashery, Acronis, AtTask, Central Desktop, and others. He has a strong focus on next-generation technology, including SaaS, cloud computing, and mobile platforms.
Achievements
Scott Maxwell founded OpenView Venture Partners in 2006, where he currently serves as Senior Managing Director. He has been instrumental in developing OpenView Labs, a team dedicated to providing operational support to portfolio companies. He has also worked to communicate the vision that venture capital firms should offer value beyond capital investment.
Current Roles
In addition to his position at Skytap, Scott Maxwell is involved with several organizations. He has been a Director at VersionOne and Exinda Networks since 2007. He also serves as an External Advisory Board Member at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship since 2018 and has been a Director at The Athena Alliance since 2017.