Scott Amyx is Managing Partner at Astor Perkins, a global innovation keynote speaker and a prolific investor in cutting edge tech and healthcare ventures. Attempting to find creative solutions for profound issues on Earth such as climate change mitigation and adaptation, Scott is also looking into human survival in deep space and the space economy. Presenting engineers and scientists with some of the most challenging and technical problems, Scott is at the forefront of disruption and future innovation.
After completing his M.P.P in Microeconomics & Business from The University of Chicago, Scott began his career as a Strategy Consultant with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. He then spent the next few years working in consulting with prominent firms, including PwC and Charles Schwab. Utilising his financial expertise, he co-founded Tapi, developing a successful eCommerce strategy which allowed him to scale the business and sell it for profit by year 4. Possessing an entrepreneurial spirit, Scott proceeded to co-found other enterprises including, Jobulee in talent acquisition, Socius a sales promotion platform and Clarity an artificial intelligence wealth management, mobile and web platform. Scott then held a variety of roles in venture capital, fashion, tech and innovation.
In addition to being a co-organiser of TEDxWallStreet, as a proficient keynote speaker, he has given TED talks and spoken worldwide, including at international CES, SXSW, European Commission, United Nations, ITU and many Fortune 500 companies. Recognised by Speaking.com for giving thought-provoking and inspirational speeches, he was voted Top 10 Global Innovation Keynote Speaker. For his innovative and disruptive ideas, Scott has been featured in many prominent publications including, New York Times, Time, Forbes, The Washington Post and WIRED. Drawing on his journey, Scott authored Strive where he shares the challenges he experienced before finding success. Exploring several provocative topics in his second book, The Human Race, Scott delves into the impact of artificial intelligence and the Fourth Industrial revolution on humans.
Possessing a wealth of knowledge on highly technical subjects, and a futuristic disruptor, Scott is a deeply experienced speaker with several awards recognising his talent. He was voted Top Global Expert by Onalytica, Top in the Business by Relayr and Top Influencer by Skyhook. Book Scott Amyx now.
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Scott Amyx's official speaking topics include:
- Human displacement from automation
- Human-machine co-innovation
- Organisational development to embrace new technologies
- Change management from disruptive technologies
- Doing the things most uncomfortable
- The space economy
- Quantum computing
- Longevity
- Autonomy & automation
- Unlocking the potential of AI for your organisation
- Understanding the challenges and limitations of AI
- Preparing your organisation for the AI revolution
- Addressing fears and concerns surrounding AI
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Scott has his finger on the pulse!" - Amazon
"Engaging!" - Tigo
"Trend Spotter" - Thinking Heads
"Strive. Pushing through our limits, doing the hard thing, and focusing on constant and never-ending growth and improvement is the ticket to impact and fulfillment!"
- 2022 - Investor at Brightseed
- 2021 - Investor at D-Orbit
- 2021 - Investor at Bloom Diagnostics
- 2021 - Investor at Omnitron Sensors
- 2021 - Investor at Lunar Station Corp
- 2021 - Investor at Metawave Corporation
- 2020 - Managing Partner of Astor Perkins
- 2019 - Forbes Innovation Columnist for the Forbes New York Business Council
- 2019 - Co-organiser of TEDxWallStreet
- 2019 - Venture Partner at Loyal VC
- 2018 - Published 'Strive: How Doing the Things Most Uncomfortable Leads to Success
- 2017 - Managing Partner at Amyx Ventures
- 2017 - UX next Advisory Board Member for Informa
- 2017 - Tribeca Disruptor Foundation Fellow
- 2017 - Singularity University Smart City Accelerator VC Judge & Mentor
- 2017 - Managing Partner of The Future of Fashion Conferences
- 2016 - Internet of Things Community Advisory Board Member
- 2016 - Cloud Expo Europe/ Smart IoT London IoT Board of Patron
- 2015 - Managing Director of Venture 1st
- 2015 - Consortium Member for AllSeen Alliance
- 2015 - Council Member at GLG
- 2015 - Member of the IoT Board of Directors
- 2014 - Named Top Global Innovation Keynote Speaker by Forbes
- 2012 - CEO of Amyx+
- 2011 - Co-Founder & CEO of Clariity
- 2008 - Co-Founder & CEO of Jobulee
- 2006 - Vice President of Product Management at Fiserv
