Scott Pulsipher is a General Partner and sits on the Investment Committee at Juvo Ventures. He also serves as President of Western Governors University (WGU), leading all academic, operational, and organizational functions.
Scott brings with him more than two decades of experience in leadership roles at technology-based, customer-focused companies and startups spanning retail, supply chain, banking, payments, and manufacturing sectors. Previously, he served as a Senior Vice President at Sterling Commerce and as a General Manager at Amazon. Later, as President and COO ofNeedle, he increased revenue eightfold in under two years, tripled the customer base, and secured millions in venture funding to support the company’s accelerated growth.
Drawing on these and other experiences, Scott now applies his business acumen with an innovative approach and long-held belief that opportunity should be available to all who seek it. Scott has helped WGU achieve tremendous scale with the number of graduates increasing fivefold since he became President in 2016. Under his leadership, the university has a NetPromoter Score of 74, in contrast with the national average of 16. Notably, WGU continues to be recognized as a Great Place to Work, with 84% employee engagement.
Scott currently serves on multiple higher education and technology boards, including the following: Chairman of the Board for Presidents Forum, Board Member at the American Council on Education, Trustee for the Committee for Economic Development, and as a member of Handshake’s Impact Advisory Board.
Scott holds an MBA from Harvard University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from Brigham Young University.