# Scott Roberts

> Fmr. VP & Head of Business Development at LinkedIn

Fmr. Vice President and Head of Business Development at LinkedIn, leading through multiple phases of the company’s growth, including pre-IPO and the $30B+ Microsoft acquisition.

Spent 18+ years at LinkedIn, scaling revenue from ~$30M to ~$18B and membership from 12M to 1.2B+.

Invested in and advised companies including TikTok (pre-acquisition), Rakuten (pre-IPO), NerdWallet, and ŌURA. Independent board member at Voices.com. 

I work with founders, senior operators, and investors who want clear, grounded perspective on growth, leadership, and transitions.

Things I can advise on:
✔️ Platform and partnership strategy
✔️ Board governance
✔️ Executive decision-making
✔️ Career guidance & pivots
✔️ Building durable businesses
✔️ Tips on M&A readiness
✔️ Driving growth through partnerships
✔️ Social & professional networks

My goal is to help people think more clearly about the decisions in front of them.

Excited to connect and help!

**Rating:** 5/5 (2 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $325.00

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

## Links

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