Scott Griest

Hi, I'm Scott Griest. Entrepreneur, Husband, Father & Surfer.

Scott Griest's Bio:

Entrepreneur, classically trained MBA investor and sales-focused executive that has led multiple start ups to successful exits in both the technology and financial services sectors. Most recently led American Finance Solutions' exponential growth to achieve the Inc5000 List in both 2013 and 2014 and acquisition by Rapid Capital Funding. Prior to starting American Finance Solutions, founded two successful retail finance service companies in Southern California. In addition, hold equity stakes in several businesses contributing both capital and entrepreneurial expertise. Investment & advisor in projects ranging from real estate, producing surf documentaries to investing in start ups in a diverse range of industries.

Scott Griest's Experience:

Managing Director at Rapid Capital Funding
October 2014 - Present | Los Angeles
Member of the Executive Management Team that is continuing to drive growth in the company's core products of alternative business financing, specifically focusing on client retention and building long-term client value. Rapid Capital Funding acquired American Finance Solutions in October, 2014.
CEO at American Finance Solutions (acquired by Rapid Capital Funding)
March 2006 - October 2014 | Los Angeles
Partner and owner of a financial services company specializing in credit card receivable financing for small- and medium-sized businesses. www.americanfinancesolutions.com
Founder/Partner at Privately-Held Consumer Finance Company
October 2002 - December 2005 | Los Angeles
Founder and partner in a finance company
Director of Marketing at Salesmation.com
2001 - 2002 | Irvine
Head of marketing for a startup during the dot.com boom that specialized in multi-media e-mail outsourcing to various marketing agencies and corporate clients. Member of the executive team that facilitated the sale of the company to eSynergies.com.
Director at Saatchi & Saatchi, Los Angeles
2000 - 2001 | Los Angeles
Director of Lifestyle and Promotions for the Toyota account based out of the Los Angeles office.
National Manager of Promotions at American Isuzu Motors Inc.
1994 - 2000 | Los Angeles
Held various marketing, sales and sales training positions from junior- to executive-level.
Regional Promotions Specialist at Volkswagen of America Inc.
1991 - 1994 | Los Angeles
Held various entry-level sales and marketing positions including Regional marketing specialist for Volkswagen in Los Angeles and Ventura counties in Southern California.

Scott Griest's Education:

Pepperdine University
1998 – 2000
MBA
Pepperdine University
1986 – 1990
BA
Concentration: Economics

Scott Griest's Interests & Activities:

Angel investing, finance, international travel, surfing

Scott Griest

Entrepeneur

Financial Services

Scott Griest

Hi, I'm Scott Griest. Entrepreneur, Husband, Father & Surfer.

Scott Griest's Bio:

Scott Griest's Experience:

Managing Director at Rapid Capital Funding

CEO at American Finance Solutions (acquired by Rapid Capital Funding)

Founder/Partner at Privately-Held Consumer Finance Company

Director of Marketing at Salesmation.com

Director at Saatchi & Saatchi, Los Angeles

National Manager of Promotions at American Isuzu Motors Inc.

Regional Promotions Specialist at Volkswagen of America Inc.

Scott Griest's Education:

Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University

Scott Griest's Interests & Activities: