I have over two decades of experience as an operator, founder, and investor. Despite having the honour of funding multiple impressive founders, Fredrick stands out as exceedingly disciplined and strategically progressing his venture with amazing speed, landing significant partnerships early on.

My introduction to Fredrick occurred serendipitously during an event at the FinTech Innovation Lab in New York. Despite being there to support another entrepreneur from our portfolio, his inherent command over finance and business inspired me to be his first check into VentureBacked. Fredrick’s methodical approach to problem-solving and his role as the primary software architect were key to my desire to invest, even though Fredrick was not actively seeking funding at that point.

My experience with Fredrick has met and exceeded my early investor expectations. His tendency to overperform has reshaped my perspective on early traction and what is possible. For instance, when he spoke of securing a contract from Accenture quickly, I remained skeptical, given the common hurdles associated with such high-stakes negotiations. However, two months later, he told me of a finalized two-year, multi-million dollar contract. Furthermore, he ushered in an Accenture partner to join Venture Backed’s Advisory Board.

As I’ve journeyed alongside Venture-Backed, Fredrick’s unparalleled execution abilities have set a high bar for early-stage founders. His relentless pursuit of innovation and disruption is undeniably transformative for the industry. The ripple effects of Fredrick’s influence and Venture Backed’s progress are tracking to be groundbreaking for founders and investors alike.

Working with Fredrick has been very enlightening. His depth of knowledge from software coding and system design to Business structure is beyond reproach and his willingness to openly share his knowledge and experience with others is truly selfless. Wherever this ship goes, Fredrick is the type of person you want onboard.

Frederick has been a valued source to the For(bes) the Culture team. In March, he appeared as a panelist during For(bes) The Culture’s Summit in 2022 – From Hustle Into Flow: Building Wealth Instead of Getting Rich. Most recently, we tapped him to teach a class on Financial Literary for Reporters, which was a class for the Forbes Scholars Academy Program. In all capacities – as a speaker, thought leader and teacher – Frederick was deeply knowledgeable and engaging and provided keen insights about VC, investing and the complex issues around access to capital for Black founders!

Fredrick was a mentor to early-stage founders working to improve police/community relations. He showed up enthusiastically, encouraged founders, provided them hard but honest advice, and looked to create value throughout the process. His approach was inspiring!

There are few business leaders I’ve met who have the perfect combination of expertise, hustle, and passion like Fredrick does. Our Entrepreneurs in Training at Defy have benefited greatly with Fredrick as a coach for their businesses. He cares deeply about the high quality of work he brings to the table. As a businessman and mentor, he knows what it takes to bring a company from the ground floor all the way to great heights. His approach is methodical and detail-oriented in a world where that seems to be increasingly rare. Fredrick’s energy is infectious and his presence will increase the value and capability of any team he is a part of. I look forward to continuing to work with him.

Be forewarned: working with Freddie is not for the faint of heart. He is exacting and will push you well beyond your comfort zone and demand nothing less than excellence at every step along the way. If you commit to the process, follow up and follow through, his mentorship promises to be catalytic.

Few can make an immediate impact in someone’s life and business in the way that Fredrick can. Many people claim to be able to do great things, Fredrick just does them and lets his work speak for itself. He has the capacity to advise or handle the nitty-gritty details while at the same time see the full field of play while providing a strategy to succeed.

He is one of the sharpest, smartest, kindest, giving people that I have met in my life. It is rare to meet someone who can do so much but still works to do so much for others.

If you get a chance to work with Fredrick, do so, not only will your business change but so will your life.

Fredrick has extensive knowledge of business, finance, and accounting. He has used his knowledge to help me in several of my business and accounting courses when I struggled to understand the course materials. His help led me to finish up my bachelor’s degree in accounting. I am truly grateful for his help, as it helped me truly understand certain topics. Additionally, his videos posted on Instagram regarding the topics of finances and credit have opened my eyes and helped educate me in the ways of improving my credit scores. Fredrick’s motivation towards sharing his knowledge to help those who truly do not understand certain topics is helping others more than he knows. His drive to educate others is truly a blessing to those that he has helped. He is more than willing to call, email, or text those in need to fully explain the topics that people are struggling in. I have spoken with countless others, like myself, that Fredrick has helped and I can say he has truly helped all our lives for the better.

I was very impressed with the level of expertise that Fredrick offered. I have retained Fredrick for consultation services to facilitate business development in order to grow my company in the past.His real-world examples and thorough information along with his candid personality made my experience extraordinary! I am looking forward to a long-term relationship between our organizations.

I am very impressed with Fredrick’s breadth of knowledge and mastery of business, finance, and organizational structure. Fredrick is a knowledgeable articulate problem solver that brings comprehensive excellence to all of his projects and endeavors. He is forward-thinking, and motivated, I find his work-flow, attention to detail, and dedication inspiring.

Fredrick has been very helpful to me and my hair salon. He gave me really great advice, guidance and introduced me to people in his network that opened doors for me that I didn’t know were there. Working with him helped me go from a struggling hair salon to a successful hair salon and increased my clients over 100% in a year. He helped me rebrand and set prices that allowed me to get paid what I’m worth for my talent, skills and certifications. I was resistant to his ideas on what I should charge, but I tried it and was shocked to see that my current clients and new clients were willing to pay. Fredrick showed me the difference between being a hair stylist and running a business, his direct, no nonsense approach is hard to take at times, but he is always right on point with what he says and I’m thankful to know that he is always there to help me with whatever I’m having a problem with. I highly recommend him!

At the beginning of every new year, we are compelled to reinvigorate our old goals and dreams, as well as endeavor upon new challenges and growth opportunities.

When I think of advancing my financial literacy for personal and business growth, Fredrick most definitely comes to mind, and his subject matter expertise and depth of knowledge, coupled by his ability to dedicate time and attention, are the one of the many reasons why he often serves as the point of departure.

I highly recommend Fredrick as a significantly viable resource for all of your financial and business inquiries, whether you are at the beginning or at the expert stage of your financial literacy goals, business operations and scaling objectives.

I’m incredibly lucky to be able to befriend and work with some of the brightest and most extraordinary people around the world, who also teach me, inspire me and help me to become a better human and leader. Fredrick is one of those people. His work ethic is unmatched, his knowledge and expertise is unlimited, his determination is unrivaled, and his love for people is unquestionable.

Although I haven’t known Fredrick for all that long, he’s already become a trusted friend and thought partner. Within the entrepreneurial ecosystem, Fredrick brings a vast network of connections along with his relevant experience and subject matter expertise.

Despite his many years on Wall Street, Fredrick displays so much humility and willingness to help transform the lives and work of others that he meets. He has a palpable passion for underestimated communities and works tirelessly to volunteer his time and energy to support them.

I couldn’t recommend Fredrick enough as an advisor and mentor for both early and later stage entrepreneurs.

I’ve collaborated with Fredrick for 3+ impactful years at LabEight* Africa, where I’m a partner. His finance and business development expertise was clear from the start. As a mentor, his commitment and enthusiasm left a lasting mark that Fredrick was added to our Advisory Board—a role he holds today.

Fredrick’s venture—a software solution for VC and private capital markets—captivated us. His track record made its success unsurprising.

At Nexterra Capital, where I’m Managing Partner, we adopted his enterprise SaaS solution. It’ll revolutionize how we identify potential portfolio members, reducing risk and maximizing LP value.

Among founders, Fredrick stands out for unicorn potential and it’s an honor for Nexterra to be a major strategic investor in the seed round. Collaborate with Fredrick if you can—he’s truly impressive!

Fredrick took time out while building Venture Backed to offer his mentorship and insights as a founder. 1000 Black Voices portfolio companies and investors found him to be highly credible. Thank you!

In my capacity as the Director of Education at NASA Johnson Space Center, I have had the privilege of working closely with Fredrick Scott for one of our design competitions, and I am consistently impressed by his depth of knowledge and expertise in the field of finance. Fredrick’s commitment to excellence is evident in his strategic approach to financial management, and he has consistently demonstrated the ability to navigate complex financial landscapes with precision.

Fredrick’s business savvy sets him apart as a dynamic and results-oriented professional. He possesses a keen understanding of market trends, risk management, and financial planning, making him an invaluable asset in any business setting. His analytical skills and attention to detail contribute significantly to effective decision-making processes.