The Founder's Notes

A blog by Scott Hofert.

Welcome to The Founder's Notes.

I will keep this short. This is a place where I write honestly about what building something actually looks like. The good, the hard, and the stuff most people never talk about.

Over the past 20+ years, I've founded and built both for-profit and nonprofit ventures. The journey has humbled me more times than I can count - and it's also given me real joy through the learnings, the surprises, and the moments of hard-won clarity. I'd love to share what I've discovered along the way: the places I've grown up, the lessons that took time to earn, and just as importantly, the failures that shaped me. I don't see those failures as detours - I see them as the curriculum. If you're building something and want a steady, honest partner in the process, I'd be honored to walk alongside you. I'm looking forward to the journey ahead.

Grateful, Scott