Deon Scott: Apex Origin Stories

Join us in The BreakLine Arena for an intimate conversation with BreakLine Alum, Deon Scott.

Deon is a member of the BreakLine Alumni Council, where he played a critical role in the successful launch of Apex, our vertical hyper-focused on closing the diversity gap in tech by helping high-performing people of color pivot into compelling careers within the industry.

In this episode, Deon masterfully shares the genesis of his lifetime commitment to service, both in and out of uniform. Deon's love and advocacy for Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs), in particular his alma mater, Hampton University shines through as he talks about the importance of creating pipelines of opportunity.

Before joining Google, Deon spent 20 years in the Coast Guard, where he led Hurricane Harvey response efforts, including the safe rescue of more than 7,500 people.

Most recently, Deon was hand-selected to assist the Biden/Harris Presidential Transition Team as the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Policy Lead for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Agency Review.

Credits: Music for this episode was provided by fellow BreakLine Alum, Gabby Allong, courtesy of Valery Kingdom Records. Featured selections include: Gift, Stuck in My Head (Remix), and Rose.