Scott Handsaker

Scott Handsaker is a seasoned entrepreneur and venture expert with extensive experience in the technology and cyber security sectors. Currently serving as Co-founder and CEO of Cartesian, an AI-driven customer service platform, Scott also holds positions as Venture Partner at Black Nova Venture Capital and Co-founder of Something Real Ventures, focusing on cyber security investments in Australia and New Zealand. Previously, Scott was the founding CEO of CyRise, a venture accelerator for early-stage cyber security startups, and has held leadership roles at Attendly and Eventarc, providing innovative solutions for event management and registration. Scott's contributions to the startup ecosystem include co-founding Startup Victoria and producing the Above All Human conference, which highlights advancements in tech and innovation. Scott's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science (Honors) from La Trobe University and a recent credential from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.