Scott Walchek: Lessons From 35-Years In Silicon Valley

Sep 21

Scott Walchek is a Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur of 35-years and the CEO of Trov.

In this conversation, Mark covers:

The values that underpin Scott’s life
The rituals that help him handle the storms of the start-up journey
And resilience in the face of personal loss

Check it out.

Treasure Trove

How would you like to be introduced to our listeners?
Scott Walchek is a Silicon Valley technology entrepreneur who has invested more than 35 years building companies that deliver world-class innovation in software, emerging media, and online marketplaces.

Among his most notable achievements, Scott co-founded and led several companies, including one of the first e-commerce tech companies which he sold to Inktomi (the world’s leading internet search provider before Google); a boutique VC fund called Integrity Partners LLC, investing in a portfolio of technology companies; an electronic consumer debt trading platform called DebtMarket, which was sold to Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company to some of the world’s largest financial marketplaces, including the NYSE; and his latest venture, Trov, now the global leader in embedded insurance where he currently serves as its CEO and chairman of the board.

During his time as a VC investor, Scott also co-led the seed investment in China's dominant search engine, Baidu, where he served as a director until its historic IPO in August 2005. Leveraging the success of Baidu, Scott formed the W Charitable Foundation with his wife and four children.

What's One Thing Most People Don't Know About You?
That I have 6 grand children

What's Your Favourite Book?
Road to Character, David Brooks and the Bible

What's Your Favourite Quote?
”Don’t be clever. You’re not God.” (King David) ...from Eugene Peterson’s interpretation of Psalm 21 verses 30 and 31: “Nothing clever, nothing conceived, nothing contrived, can get the better of GOD. Do your best, prepare for the worst— then trust God to bring victory”