Session Abstract:

Through real-world examples, this session will highlight the hazards of “model-lock” and how to break out of it with the “Proactive Serendipity” process, a straightforward approach of redefining core system/data elements, obtaining fresh perspectives, rapid prototyping, and agile evolution based on real-world feedback. These practical strategies can lead to surprising new revenue streams and business models in the IoT space.

Speaker:

Scott Pitts is a veteran entrepreneur and executive with a strong track record in technology and finance, including successfully scaling and exiting several SaaS startups. He was also an investor and mentor in the Wearable World IoT accelerator, where he was directly involved in multiple IoT scale-ups. Scott is currently a fractional C-suite executive for a group of companies including President at Rocket Communications, a UX design/build firm with a concentration in the DoD Space domain; Chief product Officer at FuSE, the leading LCFS credit monetization platform in the US and Canada, and Chief Strategy Officer at Build Momentum, a leading US clean energy transition consultancy.