Scott Plank
Impact Investor & Supporter of Innovation in Artistry
Scott Plank has a passion for investing in and developing inspiring environments that help communities and businesses thrive. Plank's diverse background has shaped his interest in how intentional development of collaborative environments can magnify the lives and relationships of those who live within them, and how forward-thinking businesses can flourish with the right resources. Using his experience in supporting the arts, retail, real estate, entertainment, technology, architecture and medical industries, Plank is always on the lookout for the next innovative project to undertake.

Investments
Empowering Businesses to Succeed and Grow
WeWork
WeWork opened its first location in the Meatpacking district in 2011, with the mission to provide creative co-working spaces for entrepreneurs, small business owners and freelancers. Scott saw his own ideals on spaces, and the potential for growth of the individuals who use those spaces, in the founding ideas and goals of WeWork. He was…
Under Armour
Scott’s brother, Kevin Plank, started making stretchy t-shirts for his football teammates at the University of Maryland in 1996. Scott’s years of experience working in small business and developing skills in finance came in handy and he began to help support and grow his brother’s startup, investing $12,500 in 1997 for approximately 15% of the…
Philanthropy
investing in people, places and ideas
Cornerstones
In light of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the JS Plank and DM DiCarlo Family Foundation donated $20,000 to be utilized to provide support to members of the at-risk community of Fairfax county. Cornerstones is a nonprofit organization in Fairfax County, VA that promotes self-sufficiency by utilizing the power of community and the care of neighbors to…
Code Tenderloin
Together, Scott Plank, War Horse Cities and Code Tenderloin have harnessed the power of community to transform the Tenderloin area, a San Francisco community that has seen disinvestment, into a unique and diverse community on the rise. Code Tenderloin is a San Francisco-based company with a mission to support the community of the Tenderloin area…
Art
PASSION MEETS PURPOSE
Blessings and Rebirth
“This work creates an interesting juxtaposition between nature and human nature, which in certain cultures is so undeniably linked. The theme of this work is healing, and when I look at this piece, I am reminded of how healing in our world is possible. Healing between people groups, between our world and our society. Healing between communities. It is a beautiful future to envision.”
MLK
“This mural speaks volumes to me. It takes a powerful speech and an iconic man and places both in proximity to every day life as a reminder of what and who we’re fighting for. It is a good reminder that we will all have things metaphorically written across our face which reflect who we are, what we stand for and what we have done in this world. Seeing this helps me to take a moment, refocus and recalibrate to ensure that the message I want people to know about my work and passion is one of love, of acceptance and of striving for change.”