Jason Scott

Founder & CEO

J. Scott, a talentless, real-life anti-hero who doesn't just talk the talk, he walks the walk. Growing up in the streets of Los Angeles with less-than-ideal parents, J. learned early on that actions speak louder than words.
After dropping out of high school at 17, J. joined the Navy and learned firsthand that grit and courage could overcome any lack of talent. He embraced every opportunity to learn and eventually became a Naval Rescue Swimmer, jumping out of helicopters to save lives.
Rewind, two decades ago, J. founded 120VC to help people, leaders, and teams get things done that really matter. He's uncovered some universal truths along the way: organizations are optimized for the results they're
getting, and to get different results, humans need to perform their jobs differently.
But here's the kicker: humans crave success in all areas of their lives, and nobody knows how to be successful doing their job differently.
That's where leaders come in - to help people feel safe to experiment and slay new ways of working.
J. Scott is the epitome of the anti-thought leader, proving that leadership isn’t about being the most talented or successful person on the team.
It’s about helping your team members define and deliver success. If you surround yourself with talented people and inspire them to reach for THEIR potential, the leader doesn’t need to be talented. They just have to play for the team. J. Scott is a regular guy who's proven that actions speak louder than words.