Scott Burns
Director/Board Member at Star Tribune Media Co. LLC
Profile
Scott Burns joined Mairs & Power Private Capital Management in 2023 as General Partner after nearly 25 years leading venture-stage companies.
With a deep-rooted passion for supporting entrepreneurs, Scott brings his own extensive entrepreneurial experience across multiple successful ventures, having founded GovDelivery and Structural.
GovDelivery was one of the first companies to move governments into the cloud and was sold in 2016 to an investment group led by Vista Equity Partners for $153 million.
Structural was an employee connectivity and engagement platform that was sold to Augeo, a global leader in enterprise engagement and loyalty, in October 2022.
Scott has been an active investor in startups and growth enterprises since 2010 through his own direct investments and through investments in a number of venture capital funds.
He’s served as an informal and formal advisor to countless entrepreneurial ventures.
Scott is a graduate of Dartmouth College with a bachelor’s degree in economics and environmental studies.
He started his career at McKinsey & Company in the Chicago / Minneapolis Office.
He is committed to the St. Paul and Minneapolis community, sitting on the board of the Star Tribune currently and serving in past board leadership roles with the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the St. Paul Library, and the St. Paul and Minnesota Foundation.
In 2021, Scott was appointed by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to serve on the Council for Economic Expansion.
Scott Burns active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens League | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Star Tribune Media Co. LLC
 Star Tribune Media Co. LLC Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Star Tribune Media Co. LLC publishes newspapers and operates websites. It publishes a weekly print/online newspaper that covers news, information and community events, a special edition that features lifestyle content, a home-listing magazine for home buyers and various specialty publications that focus on drive, museums and attractions, and state fair guides in Minnesota. The company was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Director/Board Member | 2019-03-31 |
Mairs & Power Private Capital Management LLC
 Mairs & Power Private Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Mairs & Power Private Capital Management LLC (Mairs & Power Venture Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Mairs & Power Inc founded in 2021. The firm is headquartered in St Paul, Minnesota. | Private Equity Investor | 2023-07-31 |
Former positions of Scott Burns
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Structural, Inc.
 Structural, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Structural, Inc. develops software platform that helps companies find employees and connect with co-workers. It offers Employee Success Management, SaaS, People Analytics, Human Capital Management and Employee Engagement services. The company was founded by Scott Burns and Chip House in May 2017 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Chief Executive Officer | 2022-09-30 |
GovDelivery, Inc.
 GovDelivery, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services GovDelivery, Inc. provides government-to-citizen communication solutions. Its platform connects national, regional and local governments with citizens. The company was founded by Scott Burns in 2000 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN. | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-01-30 |
SafeRent, Inc.
 SafeRent, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services SafeRent, Inc. provides online credit and risk management services to the apartment industry. The company was founded by Linda Bush and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Director/Board Member | 2000-12-30 |
Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
 Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce operates as a chamber of commerce for business community. The company is headquartered in St. Paul, MN. | Director/Board Member | - |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
 McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Scott Burns
| Dartmouth College | Undergraduate Degree |
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McKinsey & Co., Inc.
McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
SafeRent, Inc.
SafeRent, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services SafeRent, Inc. provides online credit and risk management services to the apartment industry. The company was founded by Linda Bush and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Technology Services |
Star Tribune Media Co. LLC
Star Tribune Media Co. LLC Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Star Tribune Media Co. LLC publishes newspapers and operates websites. It publishes a weekly print/online newspaper that covers news, information and community events, a special edition that features lifestyle content, a home-listing magazine for home buyers and various specialty publications that focus on drive, museums and attractions, and state fair guides in Minnesota. The company was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Consumer Services |
GovDelivery, Inc.
GovDelivery, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services GovDelivery, Inc. provides government-to-citizen communication solutions. Its platform connects national, regional and local governments with citizens. The company was founded by Scott Burns in 2000 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN. | Technology Services |
Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce operates as a chamber of commerce for business community. The company is headquartered in St. Paul, MN. | Commercial Services |
| Citizens League | |
Structural, Inc.
Structural, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Structural, Inc. develops software platform that helps companies find employees and connect with co-workers. It offers Employee Success Management, SaaS, People Analytics, Human Capital Management and Employee Engagement services. The company was founded by Scott Burns and Chip House in May 2017 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Technology Services |
Mairs & Power Private Capital Management LLC
Mairs & Power Private Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Mairs & Power Private Capital Management LLC (Mairs & Power Venture Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Mairs & Power Inc founded in 2021. The firm is headquartered in St Paul, Minnesota. | Finance |
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