Scott McKechnie is a high-performance entrepreneur operating at the intersection of elite
sport and global business. A former international cricketer with close to 100 caps, Scott
competed on the world stage against top-ranked nations, learning first-hand how discipline,
resilience and execution under pressure drive results at the highest level.
In business, Scott applied the same mindset to founding and scaling PLAI, a global sports
technology platform he grew from zero to an $18.9M SGD valuation in five years, deploying
into 175 markets and raising seven-figure capital without privilege or pedigree. In
recognition of his impact and pace of growth, Scott was named a Great British Entrepreneur
of the Year in 2025.
Today, Scott is a sought-after voice on startup growth, capital raising, leadership and
scale. At this fireside discussion, “The Future Belongs to the Builders,” he shares hard-won
insights for founders ready to move beyond ideas and build enduring, scalable businesses.
