Scott R.

Scott R.

VP at LinkedIn | 17+ Years in Biz Dev | Many Successful Coachees

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Studied at Yale University

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Works at LinkedIn

Available tomorrow at 4:00 PM UTC

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Scott's Coaching Offerings

Custom hourly · $200/hr

Get help with Interview Prep, Business Development Strategy, and .

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Scott’s Business Development & Partnerships Qualifications

Experience level: Executive

10+ people coached for Business Development & Partnerships

Welcome to my profile! With over 17 years of experience at LinkedIn, where I currently serve as VP of Business Development, I've been at the forefront of the company's incredible growth from 12 million to over 1 billion members. My strategic initiatives and partnerships have significantly contributed to LinkedIn's user engagement and revenue growth. Leveraging this extensive experience, I've successfully coached 18 individuals, helping them navigate and excel in business development and partnerships. Let's connect and take your career to the next level!

Scott can help with:

Interview Prep

Business Development Strategy

LinkedIn Review

Partnership Development

Promotion Strategy

Resume Review

Networking Strategy

Market Analysis

Negotiation Skills

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About Scott

I help build the future by identifying technology trends and industry defining companies before they go mainstream. I’ve been a part of several major transformations throughout my career, from the birth of the Web to SaaS and Social Networking, and now to Artificial Intelligence. My focus remains on pursuing opportunities that support these industry transitions. What drives me is working with exceptional people that turn big ideas into lasting impact. I combine an entrepreneurial mindset with a commitment to fairness, generosity, and empowerment, whether it’s building companies, forging partnerships, or helping leaders grow. At LinkedIn, I spent nearly two decades leading global partnerships and business development, helping scale one of the most impactful platforms of our time. Today, I apply that experience as an advisor, investor and coach, guiding teams and backing founders through the next wave of disruption.

Why do I coach?

I coach because I love helping talented people get clear about what they want and confident in how to get there. Over the years, I’ve seen that real growth happens when people combine self-awareness with strategic action—and having a coach can make all the difference in that process. Throughout my career, I’ve benefited from mentors who challenged and believed in me, and some of my proudest moments at LinkedIn came from developing others into stronger leaders and partners. Coaching lets me continue that work in a more personal, intentional way—helping professionals and founders navigate inflection points, lead with authenticity, and align their next chapter with what truly matters to them.

Work Experience

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VP of Business Development

LinkedIn

August 2007 - Present

I have had the great fortune to work at LinkedIn throughout an incredible time of growth and transformation of the network and its businesses. During my tenure, the size of the LinkedIn network has grown from 12 to over 1 billion members, and our revenues have grown from $30 million during 2007 to over $15 billion during our 2023 fiscal year. Throughout my time at LinkedIn, I have driven strategic initiatives and partnerships that have supported our user growth and engagement, and I have been involved in the formation and growth of our Knowledge, Talent and Products and Services Marketplaces.

Education

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Yale University

Bachelor of Arts, History

1988 - 1992

Activities and societies: Four year varsity letter winner for nationally-ranked and Ivy League Champion Men’s Lacrosse team.

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