Scott Knowles's Location
United States, United States
About Scott Knowles
As an expert executive search consultant and technical recruiting leader, I have a passion for helping startups and emerging growth technology ventures build business value through the acquisition of top talent. We specialize in focused search for key individuals who have a proven track record of creating real business value and building creative/compelling products and services.With over 20 years of experience working closely with founders, boards, executive teams, and managers, I have established myself as a trusted advisor and consultant within the technology industry. I am committed to helping my clients achieve their goals and reach new levels of success by finding the right talent to join their teams. Let me put my expertise to work for you and help your company reach its full potential.Specialties: AI, Deep learning, Web3, Blockchain, DeFi, NFT, Crypto, Cybersecurity, Computer Vision, Cloud Services, Embedded Systems, Software, AI Accelerator chips, DSP algorithms, Hardware, IoT, Data Science, Enterprise Software, PaaS, SaaS, Full-Stack, Security, Network ProtocolsOur organizational expertise is in:Entire teams, *C -level Executives, Engineering, product development, Product management, Marketing, Sales, Human Resources
Scott Knowles's Current Company Details
Greatpeople Ventures
Founder and Managing Partner
United States
Scott Knowles Work Experience Details
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Founder And Managing PartnerGreatpeople VenturesUnited States
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Founder/Managing PartnerGreatpeople Jul 1997 - PresentOur core expertise is hiring key engineers, executives and product team build outs. Our focus is on building cohesive high-velocity teams and high value leaders and IC's who will always deliver a successful outcome. Working in tandem with founders and executive management we function as dedicated executive search consultants - strategic recruiting partners who build value through talent.
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Technical Recruiting Leader/Talent AdvisorDolby Laboratories Feb 2018 - Oct 2019San Francisco, California, UsTalent partner full cycle recruiter for Dolby ATG, Research Labs, Acquisition/Start up Initiatives, Hybrik Cloud, Applied AI, Computational Neuroscience, Computer Vision and Imaging, Consumer Electronics and Dolby Atmos/Vision product groups. -
Technical Recruiting Leader/Talent AdvisorGopro Sep 2017 - Jan 2018San Mateo, Ca, UsEngaged with GoPro in a restart/ turn around mode, built out HW/Firmware, Aerial, OpticalImaging Group which included Electro-Mechanical, Optoelectronics, Sensors. -
Technical Recruiting Leader/Talent Advisor - Global Ai And Data Center GroupsIntel Corporation Jul 2015 - Jun 2017Santa Clara, California, UsOwned full life cycle end to end recruiting, sourcing, diversity and strategic key hire pipelines for Cloud Platform, Cloud Solutions, Big Data, and SDI - Software Defined Infrastructure.After Intel's Nervana acquisition in 2016, owned all hiring for SW, HW, Data Science, Algorithm teams, Machine Learning - Deep Learning Computational Graph, Marketing, Product executives and Infrastructure roles for Nervana/Intel AI Products Group. -
Technical Recruiting Leader/Talent AdvisorMatterport Nov 2014 - Dec 2015Sunnyvale, California, UsMatterport is a 3D media startup shaking up the 3D world. Our team has developed an end-to-end 3D media platform that allows anyone to create, edit, and share 3D models of real-world spaces. -
Director, Talent Acquisition/Executive SearchOnlive (Acquired By Sony) Sep 2012 - Apr 2015Mountain View, Ca, UsIn August 2012 Lauder Partners acquired the assets of OnLive, Inc. to form OL2. Equipped with a substantial patent portfolio covering streaming low latency CPU/GPU intensive applications for enterprise, cloud solutions, 3D simulation and cloud gaming. Successfully hired and managed strategic recruiting, sourcing teams, hired core engineering, devops, infrastructure, product, and executive product and marketing roles. -
Talent Acquisition Leader/Executive Search ConsultantJaunt Vr Oct 2013 - Oct 2014San Mateo, Ca, UsJaunt's technology combines computational photography, statistical algorithms, massively parallel processing, cutting-edge hardware and virtual reality. Hired by Redpoint Ventures entrepreneur in residence/founders to build and grow early stage core teams in companies first year. Successfully attracted and hired vp content sw/hw and infrastructure helping launch this dynamic new category venture from incubation stage though A & B funding rounds in one year. JauntVR has now reached orbit and is leading the charge, building the future of this emerging new technology platform called Cinematic VR.(Acquired by Verizon) -
Talent Acquisition Leader/Executive Search ConsultantOnlive Jul 2011 - May 2012Mountain View, Ca, Us
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Talent Acquitition Leader/Executive Search ConsultantWhitesky Jan 2011 - Sep 2011Security Software, cloud, mobile markets.
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Talent Acquisition Leader/Executive Search ConsultantInfoblox Jan 2011 - May 2011Santa Clara, California, UsSourced/Recruited Infoblox’s first Director Hardware Engineering, ATG Group - Principal Engineers and Sr backend sw engineers, Santa Clara/ Vancouver BC. -
Talent Acquisition Leader/Executive Search ConsultantAdchemy Nov 2008 - Dec 2010Digital Marketing Technology Company offering SaaS based Audience Data Cloud. Responsible for full life cycle recruiting and executive search across full company spectrum.(Acquired by Walmart Labs)
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Talent Acquisition Leader/Talent AdvisorIntel Corporation Sep 2007 - Feb 2009Santa Clara, California, UsExecutive Search Group - Diversity Strategic Sourcing - Senior member of a 2 person pilot diversity recruiting initiative chartered to increase Intel’s executive level hiring for Digital Enterprise Group. Helped design and execute program, exceeded all milestones and program marked as outstanding success with Intel executive management. Executive Search for Principal Engineers, Fellows, Architects and VP's within Digital Enterprise Group. Specializing in the areas of Circuit Design, Validation, Component Design, Automation tools, 3D Graphics, Ingredient stack including CPU, Chipsets, Memory Solutions, Data Storage, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Opensource, Linux Kernel.
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Talent Acquisition Leader/Executive Search ConsultantHsbc Sep 2006 - Feb 2009London, GbKey member of strategic sourcing and search group specializing in identifying, engaging and hiring the top minds in the analytical finance universe for HSBC USA Card and Retail Services. Roles ranged from Sr Analyst to SVP/GM. Skill sets encompass all aspects of Data Driven Qualitative and Quantitative Marketing Analytics/ Strategies, Risk, Finance, Analytical Modeling, Search technologies, etc.(Acquired by Capital One) -
Talent Acquisition Leader/Executive Search ConsultantPlatial Oct 2005 - Mar 2006Us -
Talent Acquisition Leader/Executive Search ConsultantPss Systems Sep 2001 - Aug 2002SecretSeal/PSS Systems (Acquired by IBM)
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Talent Acquisition Leader/Executive Search ConsultantKontiki Nov 2000 - Oct 2001(Acquired by VeriSign)
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Technical Recruiting Leader/Executive Search ConsultantTimetra Networks Dec 2000 - Sep 2001Brought in by CEO to hire Principal MPLS Engineers/Architects for this early stage leading IP/MPLS edge routing startup. (Acquired by Alcatel in 2003.) -
Technical Recruiting Leader/Executive Search ConsultantHotjobs.Com 2000 - 2001Us(Acquired by Yahoo) -
Talent Acquisition Leader/Executive Search ConsultantNetwork Alchemy Feb 1999 - Jan 2000(Acquired by Nokia) -
Executive Search Consultant, Sr Contract Recruiter, ManagerNetflix May 1998 - Aug 1999Los Gatos, Ca, UsFirst Netflix recruiter, hired to build out this recently funded startup. -
Executive Search Consultant/ManagerUnwired Planet, Inc./Aka Phone.Com, Openwave. Apr 1996 - Jul 1997AKA, Libris, Unwired Planet - Inventor of WAP protocol and first company to enable Internet connected mobile phones.Recruited by the CEO following their first round of funding to grow out the core engineering teams as well as the overall company infrastructure. Performed all functions with regards to staffing as well as HR. Responsible for hiring the first 70 employees of the company.
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Talent Ambassador/Executive Search ConsultantNetscape Communications Jun 1995 - Jun 1996Recruited to this new startup of 60 or so people and diligently staffed the engineering and executive management level positions (VP Professional Services, CIO, and VP Core Engineering) plus numerous other key architect, and individual contributor positions across several engineering groups such as Internet Applications and Professional Services groups. -
Executive Search Consultant/Sr Technical RecruiterSun Microsystems Dec 1993 - Jun 1995Palo Alto, Ca, UsResponsible for the company wide recruiting and staffing function for this start up of Sun Microsystems Inc. Consistently carried a large requisition load of highly technical positions and maintained utmost quality of service to numerous client organizations. Trained and managed multiple on site recruiters.FirstPerson/JavasoftSunSoft - Object Products Group SunSoft - Spring OS Project SunLabs Inc.
Scott Knowles Education Details
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West Valley College
Frequently Asked Questions about Scott Knowles
What company does Scott Knowles work for?
Scott Knowles works for Greatpeople Ventures
What is Scott Knowles's role at the current company?
Scott Knowles's current role is Founder and Managing Partner.
What schools did Scott Knowles attend?
Scott Knowles attended West Valley College.
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