Scott Hardy

About Scott Hardy

I see the white spaces. As a serial entrepreneur and advisor to other business owners, I often see things that other people overlook: paths to operational improvements, creative approaches, and profit optimization. Right brain creativity + left brain implementation. Big picture + detail.After starting, building, and successfully selling several companies, I have a big-picture view, a global understanding of how the pieces fit together. I can visualize a goal and either knock out the blocks or add the blocks to achieve it. I’ve guided other business owners to turn ideas into action for greater profitability. My Swiss heritage has also given me an eye for detail that has led to success in a wide variety of industries, including consumer products, footwear, outdoor sports, appliances, and more. I’m known for my intuitive sense for market trends, imaginative brainstorming, common sense, and unstoppable determination. I enjoy working with smart people to execute business strategies efficiently, while supporting the motivations and needs of my coworkers.As a partner at Venture 7 Advisors, I\'m relentless in working through the ups and downs of the sale process, and passionately committed to maximum outcomes for the business owners we represent. I look forward to connecting.

Experience

1. Partner

   Venture 7 Advisors Llc

   Sep 2016 — Present · Burlington, VT, US

   Venture 7 Advisors is a team of proven entrepreneurs and executives committed to helping business owners plan for and successfully execute business ownership transitions.Exiting your business on your own terms doesn’t happen by accident. It requires careful planning and guidance from advisors who understand the financial and personal realities of business ownership and who are committed to securing the best possible future for you and your family.We help our clients build and harvest business value with- Sell-side and buy-side Merger and Acquisition Representation- Exit planning and Business Valuation- Management Consulting

Education

• Hartwick College

  BA- MGMT, Management

  1987 — 1991

• Morristown Beard School

  Diploma

  1983 — 1987

Skills

• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Entrepreneurship
• Management
• Consumer Products
• Product Management
• New Business Development
• Online Marketing
• Sales Management
• Business Development
• Brand Development
• Product Marketing
• Retail
• Business Strategy
• Sourcing
• Strategic Planning
• Executive Management
• Business Planning
• Mergers
• Competitive Analysis
• Start-Ups
• Strategic Partnerships
• Finance
• Venture Capital
• P&L Management
• Product Development
• Marketing
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Leadership
• Management Consulting
• Negotiation
• Sales
• Market Research