Michael Haddix Jr. is a former Division I college basketball athlete, Columbia Business School-educated investment banker, and current CEO of the FinTech startup Scout. With a background in investment banking and wealth management, he has helped professional athletes navigate financial success, providing strategic guidance on wealth-building and long-term financial planning.

As the founder of Scout, he has successfully raised over $6 million to build a cutting-edge FinTech platform designed to empower college athletes to take control of their financial future. His vision of making financial and lifetime success achievable for all athletes drives Scout’s mission, equipping the next generation with the tools to manage their earnings, plan for life beyond sports, and achieve financial security.

Michael’s unique experience - spanning college athletics, high-stakes finance, and tech entrepreneurship - positions him as a sought-after speaker on financial literacy, athlete wealth management, and the intersection of sports and business.