Scott Issen

Scott Issen is Co-Founder & CEO of Future Founders, an organization that seeds diverse founders into the entrepreneurial ecosystem and has served 46,000+ youth in Chicago and across the country.

Previously, Scott was Managing Director at the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, which now runs the 1871 tech incubator, and mentored high-growth entrepreneurs. Scott has 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship, leadership, and nonprofits. 

Scott is a member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (Chair, Global Student Entrepreneur Awards for U.S./Canada), The Economic Club of Chicago, and Mishkan Chicago (Emeritus Board Member). He graduated magna cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis and was named to the Crain’s “40 Under 40"" list. 

Scott is actively engaged in the entrepreneurial community and is on a mission to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders.