The third generation in a family of investment bankers and financial services executives, Apis Ventures co-founder Scott F. Gelbard upholds a long legacy of success and achievement. The grandson of a former Merrill Lynch executive and head of the company’s Hong Kong branch, Scott F. Gelbard learned important lessons from his forefathers and implements them in his current professional endeavors. At the helm of Apis Ventures since October 2008, Scott F. Gelbard provides a range of management consulting services to up-and-coming firms in the high technology, green technology, and mining industries. Along with his colleagues at Apis Ventures, Scott F. Gelbard has arranged investments in a variety of private companies, including restaurant chains and biotechnology firms. Scott F. Gelbard launched Apis Ventures after nearly 10 years at financial services organizations in Colorado and elsewhere, generating diversified professional experience in the process. A 1999 graduate of Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Scott F. Gelbard completed coursework in business administration, finance, consumer science, and other relevant subjects. In pursuit of a B.S. in Business Administration, Scott F. Gelbard worked for a noted investor relations firm, thus enriching his classroom learning with real-world practice. Following graduation, Scott F. Gelbard founded Regency Financial with several colleagues, through which they provided a number of stock promotion and investment banking services. Scott F. Gelbard also co-founded the Regency Group in 2002, where he continued and further diversified his financial acumen. A former high school and college athlete, Scott F. Gelbard volunteers his time as a youth hockey and soccer coach. He currently provides instruction and supervision for members of the Arapahoe Warriors hockey team and Real Soccer Club. Scott F. Gelbard lives with his wife and sons in the Denver area.