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.

Articles by Scott Sangster

Startup Guide to AI Visibility: Be the Brand ChatGPT Recommends

Introduction Today, users aren’t just searching on Google. They’re asking ChatGPT, Claude, Google’s Gemini, Perplexity, and other AI systems for advice. AI visibility is the new frontier of brand awareness....

Practical Uses of AI & Automation for Startup Operations

In a recent Mucker Growth Series session, we invited Rock Vitale, Founder & CEO of Easie, to share how he’s helped early-stage teams move from manual, fragmented workflows to streamlined,...

2025 New York Tech Week Recap Of Mucker Sessions

Last week during New York Tech Week 2025, we joined more than 1,000 events hosted by founders, investors, and VCs. This post is a full Mucker recap of the three...

How to Build a Customer Support Function for Startups Using AI Tools with Alex Velinov

Delivering high-quality customer support can be one of the most resource-draining parts of a startup. The good news: we’re at a turning point where founders can use AI tools to...

Zero → 100: The Exact Steps We Took to Close Our First 100 Paying Customers

Going from zero customers to 100 in just four months sounds impossible—unless you’re a founder willing to roll up your sleeves and hustle relentlessly. I’m Gaurav Bhattacharya, co-founder of Jeeva.ai,...

Unblocking Startup Growth: Best Practices for Sales Discovery & Qualification with Richard Harris

Startups are in a constant race against time and resources, navigating complex sales environments with lean teams and limited margins for error. In a recent session from the Mucker Growth...