Scott Sangster

CEO, Health in Reach; President, OrganicStartup; Former President, TCA

Scott Sangster is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and M&A executive with experience both founding and acquiring businesses. He is currently a Managing General Partner at Social Seed Fund, the CEO of Health In Reach, Inc. and FestFriend, Inc. He is the former President of the Tech Coast Angels LA, the nation’s largest network of accredited venture investors. He sits on several private boards and is invests in the music, gaming, mobile, media, and healthcare markets. Prior to running OrganicStartup, Scott was responsible for strategic planning and corporate development at the Walt Disney Internet Group. Scott identified new media growth opportunities, developed strategy, and managed the evaluation and execution of acquisitions that helped Disney meet strategic objectives. Before Disney, Scott founded and managed a venture-backed Internet business, served as a management consultant to media and technology companies, and oversaw the launch of one of the first online banking services. He holds a MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Scott Sangster lives in Los Angeles.

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