Scott Gerber, Advisory Board
Instant Software, Inc., Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing

Scott has over 20 years of diverse business experience, having worked in the federal government as well as the technology, recreation and bath and body products industries.

Scott began his career at the U.S. Department of Commerce, as an International Trade Specialist providing counsel to U.S. companies pursuing trade and investment opportunities in Eastern Europe and Russia. He was awarded the Bronze Medal for Outstanding Service and Innovation, the highest achievement awarded by Under Secretary for International Trade. After five years, he left the Department of Commerce to pursue an MBA at Northwestern University (Kellogg).

After graduating, he ventured to Silicon Valley, joining Oracle Corporation, first as a Partner Development Manager then as Senior Manager, Alliances Strategy. After Oracle, he moved to Niku, a start-up enterprise software company, which he helped grow through to its IPO. He launched two product lines, established over 50 business partnerships and created strategy and alliance program for small business web portal.

Following Niku, Scott joined Kent International, a bicycle and bicycle equipment manufacturing company, as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. There he launched a new skateboard division, created and managed the company’s first corporate web site, and oversaw product development, manufacturing, packaging and product quality.

In 2003, Scott, along with several partners, saw an opportunity to acquire an equity stake in Jaqua Beauty, Inc. This small, successful company designs, manufactures and distributes prestige bath and body products. He has helped grow sales by over 400% since joining the company.

In 2008, Scott joined Instant Software Inc. as Vice President of Marketing. He has since been promoted to Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing overseeing the Marketing and Sales Departments as well as brand development and communications functions.

Scott has a B.A. in Political Science from Bucknell University, and a Masters in Management from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. He currently lives in Aspen, CO.