Profil
Scott Burns joined Mairs & Power Private Capital Management in 2023 as General Partner after nearly 25 years leading venture-stage companies.
With a deep-rooted passion for supporting entrepreneurs, Scott brings his own extensive entrepreneurial experience across multiple successful ventures, having founded GovDelivery and Structural.
GovDelivery was one of the first companies to move governments into the cloud and was sold in 2016 to an investment group led by Vista Equity Partners for $153 million.
Structural was an employee connectivity and engagement platform that was sold to Augeo, a global leader in enterprise engagement and loyalty, in October 2022.
Scott has been an active investor in startups and growth enterprises since 2010 through his own direct investments and through investments in a number of venture capital funds.
He’s served as an informal and formal advisor to countless entrepreneurial ventures.
Scott is a graduate of Dartmouth College with a bachelor’s degree in economics and environmental studies.
He started his career at McKinsey & Company in the Chicago / Minneapolis Office.
He is committed to the St. Paul and Minneapolis community, sitting on the board of the Star Tribune currently and serving in past board leadership roles with the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the St. Paul Library, and the St. Paul and Minnesota Foundation.
In 2021, Scott was appointed by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to serve on the Council for Economic Expansion.
Postes actifs de Scott Burns
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
Citizens League
Citizens League The Citizens League is a longstanding nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering strong civic engagement and developing effective public policies to improve the state for all residents. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It serves as a convener and policy resource, emphasizing bipartisan collaboration and community participation. The organization hosts public events and discussion series that explore policy issues such as mental health, water quality, aging, and caregiving, encouraging diverse viewpoints and civic dialogue. It engages Minnesotans through newsletters, reports, and community events, aiming to elevate lived experiences and foster inclusive, effective policy solutions statewide. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Structural, Inc.
Structural, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops AI-native platform for employee engagement | President | 01/10/2022 |
Star Tribune Media Co. LLC
Star Tribune Media Co. LLC Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Publishes newspapers and operates web sites | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/04/2019 |
Mairs & Power Private Capital Management LLC
Mairs & Power Private Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Mairs & Power Venture Capital invests in companies located in the United States primarily in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and the Dakotas. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of software, business services, healthcare, fintech and edtech sectors. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 1 million. It takes a seat on the board of directors. | Private Equity Investor | 01/08/2023 |
Anciens postes connus de Scott Burns
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
GovDelivery, Inc.
GovDelivery, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides cloud-based communications technology services that connect people with government | Directeur Général | 31/01/2017 |
SafeRent, Inc.
SafeRent, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online credit and risk management services to the apartment industry | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 31/12/2000 |
Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a chamber of commerce for business community | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a management consulting firm | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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McKinsey & Co., Inc.
McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a management consulting firm | Commercial Services |
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
SafeRent, Inc.
SafeRent, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online credit and risk management services to the apartment industry | Technology Services |
Star Tribune Media Co. LLC
Star Tribune Media Co. LLC Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Publishes newspapers and operates web sites | Consumer Services |
GovDelivery, Inc.
GovDelivery, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides cloud-based communications technology services that connect people with government | Technology Services |
Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a chamber of commerce for business community | Commercial Services |
Citizens League
Citizens League The Citizens League is a longstanding nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering strong civic engagement and developing effective public policies to improve the state for all residents. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It serves as a convener and policy resource, emphasizing bipartisan collaboration and community participation. The organization hosts public events and discussion series that explore policy issues such as mental health, water quality, aging, and caregiving, encouraging diverse viewpoints and civic dialogue. It engages Minnesotans through newsletters, reports, and community events, aiming to elevate lived experiences and foster inclusive, effective policy solutions statewide. | |
Structural, Inc.
Structural, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops AI-native platform for employee engagement | Technology Services |
Mairs & Power Private Capital Management LLC
Mairs & Power Private Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Mairs & Power Venture Capital invests in companies located in the United States primarily in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and the Dakotas. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of software, business services, healthcare, fintech and edtech sectors. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 1 million. It takes a seat on the board of directors. | Finance |
















