Scott Banister | |
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| Born | 1975 (age 48–49) |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, investor |
| Known for | Co-founder of IronPort |
| Spouse | Cyan Banister |
Scott Banister (born 1975) is an American entrepreneur, startup founder, and angel investor. He cofounded the anti-spam company IronPort, and he was an early advisor and board member at PayPal. Ali Partovi credits him with the conception of paid search advertising via keyword auction, a core business model for internet advertising companies.[1]
Banister is a marijuana rights activist and was a supporter of Republican Senator Rand Paul in the 2016 presidential race.