Scott Burgess

Scott Burgess, founder and CEO of Continu since 2012, has transformed organizational learning with over 20 years of expertise. A thought leader who serves on both the Forbes Technology Council and Fast Company Executive Board, he combines technical knowledge with human-centered design principles. Under his leadership, Continu has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list and trusted by some of the most innovative companies to deliver impactful training solutions across startups and global enterprises.

Scott Burgess is the founder and CEO of Continu, with over 20 years of experience transforming how organizations approach learning and development. His career has been focused on the intersection of technology and human development – building tools that help people work better, together. Scott launched Continu in December 2012 with a mission to provide innovative companies with a refreshingly modern approach to what a Learning Platform should be.

As a recognized thought leader in the learning space, Scott combines deep technical knowledge with a passion for human-centered design. His approach has helped reshape how organizations—from high-growth startups to global enterprises—train their employees, customers, and partners. Under his leadership, Continu has been consistently ranked the #1 Learning Platform in the market by their global customer base.

My career has been focused on the intersection of technology and human development—meaning, I care deeply about building tools that help people work better, together. At Continu, we’re focused on building the best learning software for companies to train their employees, customers, or partners.

Scott's Philosophy

I believe in the essential balance between technology and human connection in effective learning. As I've shared in my thought leadership:

"AI without human connection fails. Period. Technology amplifies learning. It never replaces human guidance."

My approach follows what I call the 70/30 rule:

70% AI-enhanced systems for scale
30% human touchpoints for connection

This balance consistently delivers the highest engagement across industries. I've seen organizations overcorrect by automating everything, losing the human element, which causes learning to suffer and growth to stall.

At Continu, we're focused on building the best learning software to help companies more effectively train their employees, customers, or partners. We believe technology enables, but people transform. The future belongs to those who understand that AI's power isn't a replacement—it's amplification of what already works and what's inherently human.

Professional Journey

Prior to founding Continu, Scott co-founded CreateOne, where he served in multiple roles including Director of Marketing, Creative Director, and Consultant for Business Strategy & IT from April 2004 to January 2013. At CreateOne, he consulted on business strategy and IT requirements, assisted in the production of national and global events featuring thought leaders like Sir Richard Branson and Tony Blair, and was responsible for all B2B marketing initiatives. CreateOne's client list included major organizations such as Adidas, Coca-Cola, Ernst & Young, Pfizer, and Telstra Australia.

Scott's background in both computer science and marketing has given him critical insights into both the technical and human aspects of digital learning—perspectives that continue to inform Continu's product development today. He's built a 100% remote team at Continu, emphasizing that regardless of location, work should have some element of fun.

Education & Certifications

MMktg, Master of Marketing, Monash University
BCS, Computer Science, Edith Cowan University

Current Roles & Contributions

Continu - Chief Executive Officer (December 2012 - Present)
Forbes Technology Council - Contributing Writer (July 2021 - Present)
Fast Company Executive Board - Executive Board Member (July 2021 - Present)
Pavilion - Founding Member (CEO Pavilion) (July 2021 - Present)‍
CreateOne - Co-Founder (April 2004 - January 2013)

Mentions of Scott Burgess

Publications & Thought Leadership

Scott regularly shares insights on modern learning practices, remote team building, and the intersection of AI and human development through various platforms: