Elizabeth Scallon
Elizabeth Scallon is Director of Healthcare AI Startups at Nvidia, Affiliate Instructor at the University of Washington, and an advisor and speaker in the startup and innovation ecosystem. She previously held leadership roles at Amazon, HP, and the University of Washington, and co-founded Find Ventures, which closed. Her expertise includes innovation systems, venture building, and supporting founders in industries such as AI, security, and the future of work.
Amperity Names Bridget Perry CMO; Gong Promotes Simon Frey; Elizabeth Scallon Joins Nvidia Healthcare AI
Amperity appointed Bridget Perry as CMO, Gong promoted Simon Frey to chief customer officer, and Elizabeth Scallon joined Nvidia as director of healthcare AI startups. These leadership changes highlight significant executive movements in Pacific Northwest tech companies.
Elizabeth Scallon Departs HP, Chris Blandy Retires from AWS, Milkana Brace Joins SageOx
Elizabeth Scallon left HP after nearly four years as director, Chris Blandy retired from AWS after 4 years, and Milkana Brace joined Seattle startup SageOx as co-founder and CPO. Each executive shared reflections on their career changes and future plans.
University of Washington Hosts First Husky PitchFest with 27 Teams Pitching Innovative Ideas in One Minute
The first-ever Husky PitchFest at the University of Washington brought together students, researchers, and faculty for one-minute pitches to showcase innovative ideas, with prizes awarded and valuable networking opportunities. The event highlighted diverse projects, including a food redistribution initiative and a personalized food delivery platform.
Ascend’s 2023 Founders Bash in Seattle Spotlights Rapid AI Growth, Business Challenges, and Skepticism Among Startup Leaders
At Ascend's fifth annual Founders Bash in Seattle, startup leaders discussed AI's rapid evolution, its value in speeding up work, cautious customer adoption, and skepticism around AI hype. Experts highlighted AI's accelerated development pace, business potential in time compression, and the ongoing need to demonstrate clear ROI to customers.
Find Ventures Shuts Down After Six Years Due to Funding Challenges, Donates Remaining Funds to UW
Find Ventures, a nonprofit supporting early stage Washington startups and underrepresented entrepreneurs with non-dilutive funding, is shutting down due to funding challenges after six years. The organization raised $700,000 in 2022 but could not secure capital for a second cohort amid a challenging macro environment and declining donor interest.
Incubating the Next Big Ideas | with Elizabeth Scallon (Co-Founder Find Ventures, Director HP, WeWork)
In this episode of Shift AI we feature Elizabeth Scallon, a prominent figure in the Seattle startup scene who discusses her experiences and insights on co-working, mentorship, and the future of work. Elizabeth highlights the potential of AI and co-creation in scaling and accelerating work processes. and shares her expertise on funding structures for underrepresented small businesses. In this episode of Shift AI, we cover: Elizabeth discusses her first experience working and her family’s relationship to work growing up in Bellevue Washington. Elizabeth’s background as a leader in the Seattle startup accelerator scene, as a mentor and champion for small…
Washington Dept. of Commerce and Find Ventures launch Equitable Innovations Accelerator offering up to $100,000 grants to 10 Washington startups
The Washington State Department of Commerce and Find Ventures are launching the Equitable Innovations Accelerator to provide up to $100,000 in philanthropic, non-dilutive grants, programming, and mentorship to ten Washington tech startups led by Black, women, refugee, or other historically marginalized founders. The program, supported by private donors and the Washington Technology Industry Association, aims to address disparities in early-stage funding highlighted by low VC investment rates for underrepresented founders.
Port of Seattle and Washington Maritime Blue Launch Second Cohort of Maritime Accelerator, Moving Into New Maritime Innovation Center
The Port of Seattle and nonprofit Washington Maritime Blue launched a second-year maritime startup accelerator to connect regional maritime heritage with modern innovation, replacing WeWork Labs with Maritime Blue for mentorship and programming. The Port will provide space in a new Maritime Innovation Center at Fishermen’s Terminal, with construction expected to start this year.
Madrona pauses Create33 co-working space, shifts to free virtual membership after COVID-19 forces closure
Madrona’s Create33, a Seattle founder center launched in July 2018, has closed its co-working space and is converting to a free virtual membership program after pandemic-related event cancellations and lost rental revenue; key staff including executive director Rebecca Lovell have departed.
Organizations
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NVIDIA Director, Heathcare AI Startups 2026–present · current
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University of Washington Affiliate Instructor, Faculty 2022–present, Director, CoMotion Labs: Fluke Hall, HQ, Spokane, Startup Hall & CoMotion MakerSpace 2013–2018 · current
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Various Startup and Innovation Ecosystem Builder, Advisor & Speaker 2005–present · current
Education
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Harvard Business School Young American Leaders Program (YALP) · 2019
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Georgetown University McDonough School of Business Global Executive MBA, Global Operations, Marketing, Finance, Strategy · 2012–2013
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Esade Global Executive MBA, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Emerging Markets · 2012–2013
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Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service Global Executive MBA, Global GeoPolitics, Political Economy, World Institutions · 2012–2013
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Seattle University BS, Biochemistry · 2000–2004
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Seattle University BA, Humanities · 2000–2004
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ESADE Business School
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Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business
