Scott Austin Joins Mindhive as Strategic Advisory Lead
We're pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Austin as Strategic Advisory / Business Development and Partnership Lead at Mindhive. Scott is an executive with a distinguished track record in leading business transformations and championing technology solutions, with a particular focus on the US market in recent times.
His expertise and leadership in the technology sector are unparalleled, with significant achievements in developing markets and leading start-ups in smart card and RFID technologies.
Scott's work history showcases his extensive experience in leading business transformations and championing technology solutions across the globe. His career began with foundational roles in Switzerland, focusing on developing the Central and Eastern European market. He then ventured into startups, including roles at ACG (sold to Assa Abloy), Sunshine Technologies and Fastcards, specialising in Identification Technologies and RFID as well as data capture SI.
Scott held prominent positions at Identiv Group in Australia and Singapore, where he excelled in navigating complex business landscapes. His strategic leadership at Everledger, based in Seattle, USA, was crucial to the company’s ascendancy.
Additionally, as a Board Member of AIM Global, Scott's Insight into omnichannel solutions and his robust commercial acumen have solidified his reputation as a strategic asset in the technology sector.
Scott's role at Mindhive is pivotal, especially as we've been recognised as one of 38 start-ups globally at a Priority 3 Incubate Priority Level. He is at the forefront of leading our execution of Incubate Level targets in collaboration with our Global Consulting Strategic Partner, aiming for 3 sales opportunities or sales exceeding $20M. This initiative is critical for our strategic expansion and aligns with our goal to deepen our engagement in the US market.
Scott is steering the execution of a $8M Series A funding round in Q2 2024, with a specific focus on engaging US-based venture capitalists. This funding initiative is designed to accelerate our global growth and enhance our platform's capabilities, ensuring we remain at the forefront of AI-driven enterprise solutions.
At Mindhive, our mission to bridge the gap between untapped organisational potential and advanced AI capabilities is bolstered by Scott's strategic insight and experience.
His leadership in driving our partnerships and capital-raising efforts will be instrumental in our continued success and expansion.
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