Scott Laband
Scott Laband is a nationally recognized leader in workforce development, education and economic mobility. He serves as President and CEO of Colorado Succeeds, a business-led nonprofit that works with employers, policymakers, educators and community leaders to strengthen the connection between learning and work.
For nearly two decades, Scott has worked at the intersection of business, philanthropy and public policy, helping design and scale solutions that prepare people for good jobs while meeting the talent needs of a changing economy.
He is also the founder of the FutureRise Fund, a nonprofit focused on advancing economic opportunity through strategic philanthropy, innovative funding models and investments in high-impact workforce and education initiatives.
Scott has led nationally recognized efforts to expand career-connected learning, strengthen employer engagement in talent development and improve pathways to economic mobility. His work focuses on the future of work, workforce shortages, skills-based hiring, postsecondary education and the policies and investments needed to help individuals and communities prosper.
A frequent speaker and commentator, Scott's insights have appeared in MarketWatch, Fox Business, Entrepreneur, Education Week, The Denver Post, Denver Business Journal and 9NEWS. He serves on several national and state boards and advisory committees focused on education, workforce and economic competitiveness.
Email: slaband@coloradosucceeds.org | Website: www.coloradosucceeds.org
