Bootstrap to a Billion | Scott Cohen

Wonder Podcast: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to Change the World

Scott Cohen is a serial entrepreneur and investor. Throughout his career, Scott has shown that he is able to build successful tech companies from the ground up all the way to a successful exit. His most recent venture, Byte, a direct-to-consumer brand for oral care and invisible teeth aligners, was acquired in 2021 for over a billion dollars. Byte was the fourth start-up in Los Angeles to exit for over a billion dollars. Listen in and listen as Scott shares his insights and experiences.

Timestamps:

03:32 - Billion dollar exits

04:48 - Starting Byte

06:49 - Enduring COVID

10:59 - Net Promoter Score

12:53 - Branding

15:21 - Data

18:26 - Hiring people

24:33 - Advice for entrepreneurs

26:31 - Grit and determination

27:47 - Entrepreneurs: born or made?

29:38 - Scott’s kids

31:03 - Motivation

33:28 - Giving back

Links: Scott’s Website: https://www.thescottcohen.com/