Scott Benson

Scott Benson is a Managing Partner at NewSchools Venture Fund based in Orlando, United States. In this position, he leads investment strategies supporting innovative district and charter schools, directing capital from a $4 billion philanthropic initiative spanning ten years. Previously, Benson spent four and a half years at the Gates Foundation, where he supported over 100 education initiatives, and he formerly evaluated academic programs for DC Public Schools. His investment portfolio includes backing early-stage education models such as Transcend Education and Hybrid High, while facilitating grants ranging from $500,000 to $1 million for the launch of 1,200 new schools. Additionally, he has collaborated with organizations like the Charter School Growth Fund to advance new learning environments. Benson currently focuses on addressing ed-tech market gaps and scaling personalized learning, micro-schools, and hybrid educational models.