About Scott Stirrett
Scott’s mission is to help people reach their full potential. As the Founder and CEO of Venture for Canada (VFC), he has built a national movement that equips early-career professionals with the skills, networks, and mindset needed to thrive in an uncertain economy. Since launching VFC in 2013, he has helped 10,000 young people launch their careers and raised more than $80 million in funding to expand entrepreneurial opportunities across Canada. VFC’s impact is powered by collaborations with Employment and Social Development Canada, RBC Foundation, TD Bank, Scotiabank, and leading Canadian foundations.
Scott is also the author of The Uncertainty Advantage, a guide for young professionals navigating today’s unpredictable job market. Drawing from his experience scaling VFC, the book explores how adaptability, entrepreneurial thinking, and lifelong learning are essential for career success.
Before founding VFC, Scott worked at Goldman Sachs after graduating from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. His leadership has earned recognition as TELUS LGBTQ Innovator of the Year, a Young Impact Leader by Future of Good, a Globe and Mail Changemaker, an Action Canada Fellow, and an Ashoka Fellow.
A recognized thought leader on entrepreneurship and the future of work, Scott has been featured in The Washington Post, Forbes, The Globe and Mail, and as a commentator on CBC News Network and BNN Bloomberg. He serves as Co-Chair of the Board for the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights and as a Board Member of the Speech and Debate Canada Foundation.
Originally from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Scott is passionate about creating opportunities for young people to build the skills, networks, and confidence to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.