George Wescott
About George Wescott
George Wescott is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at AI Tools for eCommerce, where he has served as CEO since 2017. With over 20 years of experience in digital marketplaces, he specializes in team development, community building, and eCommerce automation.
Work at AI Tools for eCommerce Investments
George Wescott serves as the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at AI Tools for eCommerce Investments, Operations, Consulting, and Strategy. He has held this position since 2017 in the Bend, Oregon area. In this role, he focuses on eCommerce SaaS AI solutions, emphasizing the development of high-performing teams, community building, discoverability, conversion, and automation.
Experience at Humming
Wescott worked as a Partner and Strategic Advisor at Humming from 2020 to 2024. During his four years with the company, he contributed to strategic initiatives and provided insights that supported the company's growth in the eCommerce sector while based in Bend, Oregon.
Background in Amazon Services
George Wescott has extensive experience with Amazon, having participated in various roles. He was a Vendor Central Beta Tester from 2008 to 2009 and worked in Amazon Advertising Customer Research for two months in 2019. Additionally, he was involved in the development of AWS personalization for advertising in collaboration with Amazon and participated in the Amazon Buy with Prime beta program.
Education and Expertise
Wescott studied Liberal Arts at SUNY Adirondack, earning an Associate of Arts degree from 1988 to 1990. He furthered his education at the University at Albany, SUNY, focusing on Marketing, Statistics, and US City History from 1990 to 1992. His educational background supports his expertise in eCommerce and digital marketing.
Achievements in eCommerce
George Wescott co-founded an Amazon native D2C brand that reached a valuation of $50 million within 24 months, disrupting the Health & Personal Care category. He also founded the largest LinkedIn group related to Amazon Vendor Central, which has grown to over 18,000 members. His contributions to the eCommerce landscape span over 20 years, focusing on developing and managing high-performing digital marketplace brands.