Brennan Scarlett

Portland native Brennan Scarlett is a multifaceted entrepreneur, community leader, and former NFL player. He serves as CEO of the Big Yard Foundation, a nonprofit empowering Portland youth, and as Creative Director of Scarlett Creative Co., a storytelling and production agency. Beyond his creative work, he is an active private equity investor, advisor to organizations like the NFLPA, and a dedicated civic leader in North Portland. Prior to his entrepreneurial career, Brennan spent seven seasons in the NFL with the Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins. He earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and an M.S. in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University.