Film producer and CEO of 1Community Scott Budnick is a pioneer of impact-first entertainment. Perhaps best known for producing the highest-grossing R-rated comedy trilogy in film history, The Hangover, he’s also produced Old School, War Dogs, Project X and Due Date. Leveraging his platform for good, Budnick has been a fierce advocate for social justice and a fairer judicial system by stepping continuously and gracefully between the entertainment industry and his community work. He works closely with young men and women in the criminal justice system and has a track record of changing hundreds of lives. In 2018, Scott raised 75 million dollars to start 1Community through some of the most trusted investors on the planet, and he and his investors are equally focused on making money and making impact. Budnick’s work highlights the ability of creatives and investors alike to make a positive impact on the world.

He has spoken for audiences of financial services firms, wealth management firms, consulting agencies, and more on how to build a business that is both economically viable and charitable, a model he’s honed through decades of success in the field.  His fundamental premise is that with the right resources and the right elements in place, a business’ bottom line and its philanthropic good can work together to increase output on both fronts.