Scott Cook

Scott Cook

Scott Cook (#804)

Dig for feedback on yourself. I did not do this. When I started work I waited for my boss to give me feedback -- which is the moral equivalent of taking the steering wheel for your life and handing it to someone else.

  • $ 5 B
  • Software
  • United States
  • M
  • 73 Years

About Me

Scott Cook is the cofounder of financial software giant Intuit, known for products like QuickBooks, TurboTax and Mint. The Harvard Business School grad worked for Procter & Gamble and Bain before launching Intuit in 1983. He stepped down as CEO in 1994, but remains chairman of the $16.3 billion (fiscal 2024 sales) company and has a 2.7% stake. Cook and his wife are big supporters of education and have donated millions to universities and are impact investors in several ed-tech funds. Cook was planning to get a Ph.D. in economics but decided to pursue business after successfully turning his defunct college ski club into the biggest in the state.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Scott Cook’s rise and global influence.

  • #780   Billionaires (2026)
  • #211   Forbes 400 (2025)
  • #93   Richest In Tech (2017)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Scott Cook’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $5.3B (May 4, 2026)

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