Scott Petty

General Partner & Senior Advisor at Run Ventures

📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 26 investments📅 26 years investing🗓 Last invested Mar 2026
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Mar 2026
Cerebras Systems is the worlds fastest AI inference. We are powering the future of generative AI. We’re a team of pioneering computer architects, deep learning researchers, and engineers building a new class of AI supercomputers from the ground up. Our flagship system, Cerebras CS-3, is powered by the Wafer Scale Engine 3—the world’s largest and fastest AI processor. CS-3s are effortlessly clustered to create the largest AI supercomputers on Earth, while abstracting away the complexity of traditional distributed computing. From sub-second inference speeds to breakthrough training performance, Cerebras makes it easier to build and deploy state-of-the-art AI—from proprietary enterprise models to open-source projects downloaded millions of times. Here’s what makes our platform different: 🔦 Sub-second reasoning – Instant intelligence and real-time responsiveness, even at massive scale ⚡ Blazing-fast inference – Up to 100x performance gains over traditional AI infrastructure 🧠 Agentic AI in action – Models that can plan, act, and adapt autonomously 🌍 Scalable infrastructure – Built to move from prototype to global deployment without friction Cerebras solutions are available in the Cerebras Cloud or on-prem, serving leading enterprises, research labs, and government agencies worldwide. 👉 Learn more: www.cerebras.ai Join us: https://cerebras.net/careers/
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Dec 2023
The leader in On-Demand Pay and #1 adopted financial wellness benefit. Because life doesnt wait and neither should your pay. Trusted by 1,000+ employers.
Investor
Mar 2022
Hidden Road is the global credit network for institutions, enabling seamless access to traditional and digital markets. Conflict-free and built on a modern technology stack, we remove complexity and cost in prime brokerage, clearing and financing. For more information please email info@hiddenroad.com.
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Nov 2021
Intelligo is the world’s leading risk intelligence platform, blending artificial intelligence and human expert analysis to generate a 360° view of any person or company. We specialize in pre-investment and investment due diligence, continuous subject monitoring, and executive background checks, so that financial institutions, corporations, and investors alike can uncover the facts, best assess the risk and make informed decisions. Learn more at www.intelligo.ai
Board Member
Jun 2021
Want your own admin to schedule all your meetings for you? Whether you're in Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Recruiting, etc. Kronologic will handle all the work of scheduling for you AND your guest. We've tailored our solution to fit nearly every use case and company size. Companies like ZoomInfo and CDW have hundreds to thousands of users, along with small local companies. See how AI-Scheduling works with our Free Trial: https://kronologic.com/trial
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Apr 2021
DRESSX is a pioneering American startup at the intersection of fashion, technology, and AI. DRESSX provides advanced AI-driven solutions that empower brands to enhance their online customer experience through AI-powered Virtual Try-On, Mix & Match styling, Fashion ChatGPT, and other innovative tools. Through our proprietary technologies including DRESSX Agent, an AI-powered luxury Marketplace, users can instantly visualise garments on themselves, mix and match looks, and explore collections in a highly engaging and photorealistic way. These solutions help brands increase conversion, reduce returns, engage more with their customer and elevate their storytelling. Beyond AI innovation, DRESSX is a global leader in Avatar Fashion, creating virtual collections and branded experiences for major platforms such as Roblox, Zepeto, and Snapchat’s Bitmoji. We have built our own experiences in Roblox, launched our own and other branded stores on Snap Bitmoji, and distributed over 100 million digital fashion assets across these platforms. Our team collaborates with leading fashion houses and global lifestyle brands to design and distribute digital wearables for avatars, expanding brand presence in the metaverse and engaging Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences where they spend most of their time. By combining expertise in 3D design, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence, DRESSX helps brands seamlessly enter the next generation of fashion.
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Apr 2021
PingPong is the first asynchronous video collaboration tool for remote work teams. Join PingPong to start sending videos, voice messages, and screen recordings with your team today: https://getpingpong.com/
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Mar 2021
Bandwango is an all-in-one experience builder platform that gets people excited about exploring, supports small businesses and removes complexities with merchant payments. Founded in 2015, Bandwango is the trusted partner to over 25% of the Destination Marketing Organizations in the United States, events & festival organizers with tens of thousands of attendees, Chambers of Commerce, Downtown Associations, Food, Beer, Wine & Spirit Associations, Universities and Retail Brands. Bandwango has helped customers achieve over 300,000 email opt-ins and has processed over $16 million in transactions to merchants worldwide. Bandwango has revolutionized the way millions of people explore the world. Our experience builder platform ensures custom and white-labeled solutions for any audience tailored to your needs. Motivate visitors to discover the hidden gems of your community with attractive discounts and rewards. Our adaptable system ensures that visitors always find great recommendations, regardless of any change in plans. Bandwango streamlines the creation and management of tourism experiences, enhancing a destinations reputation both locally and among visitors. Getting started with Bandwango is a breeze: -Launch a free or paid experience pass that’s effortlessly accessible online within seconds, delivered instantly without the need for an app download. -Track signups and visits to gain valuable insights into your campaign’s ROI. -Relax as Bandwango handles all customer service and accounting. Monitor visitor activities to continuously enhance your services and create unforgettable experiences in your community. From ale trails to attraction passes, restaurant weeks to outdoor adventures—if you can dream it, the Bandwango Experience Builder can make it a reality. Schedule a free strategy call with our customer success team today and start driving more visitors, engagement, and revenue to your community.
Board Member
Sep 2019
Fetch makes apartment package delivery convenient, reliable, and enjoyable for residents and onsite teams. To date, Fetch Package Inc. has delivered over 28 million packages to residents of apartment communities with a last-mile delivery platform designed to scale with growing e-commerce trends. Fetch completely solves multifamily’s resident package problem by moving packages offsite and coordinating delivery directly with residents. Our company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and operates in over 25 major markets across the United States, supporting over 385K apartment homes in over 1,100 communities. For more information, visit our website by clicking the Learn More button!
Board Member
Aug 2017
Big Squid was founded 9 years ago to provide much-needed automation and scale in the Data & Analytics space through a combination of services and software. Our evolution and software development efforts are rooted in addressing real-world business outcomes associated with Data & Analytics deployments across many industries. We focus specifically on the executive and business users’ need to effectively forecast business outcomes and build a business action plan grounded in greater mathematical certainty and ROI. With so much data readily accessible, we’ve built Kraken, a software platform that provides automated access to the power of machine learning for existing Data & Analytics teams and technology investments. With more accurate forecasts and more mathematically sound business insights in hand, executives and business leaders can prescribe action to drive more profitable and effective outcomes. Simply put, we help businesses look ahead, and to be proactive instead of reactive. Big Squid gives you the information you need to Make Smarter Decisions. Faster.
Board Member
Jan 2016
Today, our experiences and memories are more valuable than ever—and Chatbooks helps you hold on to what matters. We collectively take over 3 trillion photos each year, and most of those memories get lost in a digital abyss, never to see the light of day. Chatbooks is on a mission to make creating a photo book as easy as taking a picture. The $10 photo books, which automatically pull photos from your Instagram, Facebook, and Camera Roll via 5-Star iPhone and Android apps, are designed to tell the ongoing story of your life with zero effort. And with the recent addition of Chatbooks​ machine learning-based auto-curation technology, its now easier than ever to get your best photos off of your phone and into your hands. Chatbooks was recently recognized as Utah’s fastest-growing startup by the Top 25 Under 5, as a 2016 Utah Top 100 Emerging Elite Winner, as well as Utah Valley’s #1 startup to watch. We’ve raised over $20 million in venture capital financing, and are proud to be backed by Utahs best venture funds. Chatbooks is headquartered at the base of Mount Timpanogos, on the banks of the Provo River at the mouth of Provo Canyon. We’re just minutes from some of the best and most diverse outdoor living in the entire US.
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Feb 2015
Booker by MINDBODY is transforming the way local services are managed by businesses and discovered by consumers. Booker replaces everything from manual methods to disconnected software, and unifies the essential components of running a service business into a single web-based platform, accessible from any device. Booker by MINDBODY also enables service business to sell their services online, through their website and a network of partner sites and apps, creating a seamless online booking experience for consumers. Booker by MINDBODY processes over one million appointments each month across 70 countries. Headquartered in New York City, Booker by MINDBODYs customers include thousands of local service businesses as well as Fortune 500 companies. For more information, booker.com.
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Apr 2013
Education is the best investment we can make for our society today — to ensure a stronger tomorrow. That’s why Graduation Alliance works to give students of all ages the resources, support, and flexibility they need to reach their educational goals and prepare for what’s next. In partnership with educators, economic development agencies, and community leaders across the nation, Graduation Alliance provides versatile pathways to high school graduation, fosters college and career exploration, and connects job creators to skilled and ready workers. In everything it does, Graduation Alliance works for one common goal: creating opportunity through the power of education.
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Mar 2013
Peace of mind. That is what Command7 provides to facilities directors and strategic sourcing managers at some of the world’s largest companies. They know that with Command7 their facilities will always look their best. How do they know? It’s simple. Command7 offers superior facility maintenance for all the retail properties in their portfolio. Its patented technology and processes ensure that retail properties are consistently portraying the brand well. At Command7, we understand that companies with hundreds of retail properties feel constant pressure to ensure their properties are well maintained and deliver a consistent brand experience for their customers. We support brands by giving them greater control over the safety and appearance of their facilities. Whether your company needs assistance with landscaping, snow removal, pest control, parking lot maintenance, HVAC, electrical or plumbing, you can rest assured that a qualified service provider will get the job done. Command7 approved service professionals show up on time, complete the work to scope and communicate that the work has been completed. Building maintenance has never been so effortless. Command7 is responsible for approximately 142,000 sites across the country and has more than 285,000 users. We have worked with such brands as Lowes and Jones Lang LaSalle. Learn more about Command7 on our website: http://command7.com/.
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Dec 2011
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Mar 2026
Cerebras Systems is the worlds fastest AI inference. We are powering the future of generative AI. We’re a team of pioneering computer architects, deep learning researchers, and engineers building a new class of AI supercomputers from the ground up. Our flagship system, Cerebras CS-3, is powered by the Wafer Scale Engine 3—the world’s largest and fastest AI processor. CS-3s are effortlessly clustered to create the largest AI supercomputers on Earth, while abstracting away the complexity of traditional distributed computing. From sub-second inference speeds to breakthrough training performance, Cerebras makes it easier to build and deploy state-of-the-art AI—from proprietary enterprise models to open-source projects downloaded millions of times. Here’s what makes our platform different: 🔦 Sub-second reasoning – Instant intelligence and real-time responsiveness, even at massive scale ⚡ Blazing-fast inference – Up to 100x performance gains over traditional AI infrastructure 🧠 Agentic AI in action – Models that can plan, act, and adapt autonomously 🌍 Scalable infrastructure – Built to move from prototype to global deployment without friction Cerebras solutions are available in the Cerebras Cloud or on-prem, serving leading enterprises, research labs, and government agencies worldwide. 👉 Learn more: www.cerebras.ai Join us: https://cerebras.net/careers/
2025
General Partner & Senior Advisor
Sep 2025
September 2, 2025: Run Ventures, founded by veteran investors Brandon Tidwell and Ben Dahl, announced a $290 million early-stage venture capital fund focused on leading Series A investments for technology companies in high-growth ecosystems across the United States. The firm backs ambitious entrepreneurs building companies in artificial intelligence and other transformative sectors.
2023
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Dec 2023
The leader in On-Demand Pay and #1 adopted financial wellness benefit. Because life doesnt wait and neither should your pay. Trusted by 1,000+ employers.
2022
Investor
Mar 2022
Hidden Road is the global credit network for institutions, enabling seamless access to traditional and digital markets. Conflict-free and built on a modern technology stack, we remove complexity and cost in prime brokerage, clearing and financing. For more information please email info@hiddenroad.com.
2021
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Nov 2021
Intelligo is the world’s leading risk intelligence platform, blending artificial intelligence and human expert analysis to generate a 360° view of any person or company. We specialize in pre-investment and investment due diligence, continuous subject monitoring, and executive background checks, so that financial institutions, corporations, and investors alike can uncover the facts, best assess the risk and make informed decisions. Learn more at www.intelligo.ai
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