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Scott Wharton (He/him)

CEO, Tandem PV

Scott is the CEO of Tandem PV, a disruptive solar panel company based in Silicon Valley. Prior to Tandem, Scott was the Vice President and General Manager of Logitech B2B, a division that generates ~$2 billion in annual revenue and includes all products, software, and services for business and enterprise customers. Before leading the B2B group, Scott drove 25x growth in the Video Collaboration division, starting as a small player in 2015 ($62m) to over $1 billion in revenue, becoming the global market leader for video equipment. Under his leadership, Logitech has developed award-winning products recognized by CES, iF Design, Red Dot, TIME, and Fast Company for design innovation. Scott has held market-leading roles throughout his career in the communications space, including as the founder of Vidtel, a pioneer in cloud-based video conferencing services. Vidtel had a successful exit in 2013. Scott was an early executive at BroadSoft (IPO; acquired by Cisco) and VocalTec (IPO) where he spearheaded numerous groundbreaking initiatives, including the development of the first commercial VoIP product, the creation of the cloud PBX market, and the VoIP service provider industry. Scott holds an MBA from Yale University. As a 5-time successful entrepreneur, angel investor, and tech board member, I think I can add a unique perspective to early-stage founders with extensive experience in software, hardware, AI, and deep tech ventures.

Sessions

HardtechFest

The 7 Myths of Solar

Solar is booming—but much of what we think we know is outdated or just plain wrong. In this provocative keynote, Scott Wharton, a five-time entrepreneur and CEO of next-gen solar manufacturer Tandem PV, busts the seven biggest myths holding back the industry. From cost and scale misconceptions to availability doubts and a window into how this is affecting the arc of climate change, Scott brings fresh insight into what’s really driving the solar revolution—and what comes next. See More.
HardtechFest

Oxford Debate: Exploring Space to Save Earth: A Necessary Paradox?

Is space exploration a distraction from the climate crisis—or a path to solving it? This Oxford-style debate tackles the tension head-on. See More.