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Scott Dylan | |
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| Born | Scott Dylan 3 February 1984 |
| Nationality | British |
| Citizenship | British |
| Education | John Roan School |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Investor, Philanthropist, Author, Businessman |
| Years active | 2000-present |
| Employer | Inc & Co |
| Known for |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Partner | Gareth Rowan-Dylan |
| Family |
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| Website | scottdylan |
Scott Dylan (born 3 February 1984 in Greenwich, London) is a British entrepreneur, private investor, and philanthropist. He is the founder of Inc & Co, a venture capital and investment company, and more recently, NexaTech Ventures, an investment fund launched with £100 million to invest in AI and technology. Dylan currently divides his time between Manchester, England, and Dublin, Republic of Ireland.
Early Life
[edit]Scott Dylan was born on 3 February 1984 in Greenwich, London, into a Roman Catholic family. His father, Stephen, worked as a Civil Servant, while his mother, Mandy, was a Retail Manager. Dylan is the eldest of five siblings. His maternal great-grandfather was born in the Republic of Ireland, and his maternal grandmother, Carol Gilson BEM[1], was born in Devon.
During his childhood, Dylan's family lived in a council flat before moving to a housing association house, where his mother continues to reside. He attended John Roan School and later earned a scholarship to the Italia Conti Academy, where he excelled in Technology, Performing Arts, Science, and Maths. To earn extra money as a teenager, Dylan took on two paper rounds and also repaired damaged headphones for his school.
Career
[edit]Founding Inc & Co
[edit]Founding NexaTech Ventures
[edit]Books
[edit]Scott Dylan published The Managers Compass: Navigating the Challenges of Modern Business Leadership in the UK in March 2024. [2][3]
Personal Life
[edit]Dylan met his long term life partner, Gareth Rowan-Dylan, in the summer of 2009 at a festival in Ireland. The couple don't have children and live between Manchester, and Dublin with two Dachshund Dogs, Blu and Ban.
Dylan has listed his favourite film as Devil Wears Prada, his favourite holiday destination is Spain with aspirations to go to Bali with Gareth in the near future. In politics, he has endorsed the Labour Party and most recently is an Independent.
Dylan revealed that he was diagnosed with Complex PTSD, Autism and ADHD after suffering from work related burn out which left him unable to work for a year.
Charity Works and Philanthropy
[edit]Scott Dylan has demonstrated a strong commitment to charity and philanthropy, driven by his personal experiences and desire to make a positive impact.
He trained as a Samaritan, dedicating his time to supporting those in crisis, which reflects his deep empathy and understanding of mental health challenges, particularly his own struggle with Complex PTSD.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dylan made a significant contribution by donating £50,000 to The Beehive, a vital community hub in Honiton, Devon, saving it from closure and preventing job losses.[4][5][6]
Additionally, he honoured the memory of his late aunt, Wendy Woolcombe, by launching the Wendy Woolcombe minibus service, a mobile outreach service aimed at providing support and resources to those in need.
His efforts in mental health advocacy, combined with his philanthropic initiatives, highlight his dedication to improving the lives of others and raising awareness about mental health issues.
Controversies
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Carol Gilson British Empire Medal". The Gazette. The Gazette. 8 June 2019.
- ^ Scott Dylan (19 March 2024). The Managers Compass: Navigating the Challenges of Modern Business Leadership (First ed.). p. 61. ISBN 9694292662.
- ^ Scott Dylan. "Scott Dylan Author". Amazon.
- ^ "Scott Dylan, Family Fund Honiton's Beehive in Memory of Wendy Woodcombe". The Glimpse. 15 October 2020.
- ^ "Generous donation allows The Beehive in Honiton to re-open". Midweek Herald. 28 September 2020.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Beehive saved in Honour of much loved Honiton woman". Honiton Nub News. 17 September 2021.