Scott W Davidson

Scott W Davidson serves as a Contributing Assistant Professor in the Venture Investing Department at Willamette University's Atkinson Graduate School of Management and as a Lecturer in Law at the College of Law. With over 20 years of professional experience, he specializes in guiding entrepreneurs and management teams through startup and growth-stage challenges across Pacific Northwest industries including consumer brands, apparel, footwear, entertainment, and technology.

His professional expertise encompasses:

• Venture capital and financing strategies (angel, venture, private equity, debt)
• Corporate law and intellectual property management
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Corporate finance and technology transfers
• Strategic partnerships and management team development

Professor Davidson actively engages with industry through frequent presentations to trade groups and leadership roles in regional entrepreneurial support organizations. Regarding student advising and research grants, the available documentation does not specify current advisees or active research funding mechanisms.