Scott M. Ingram is the founder of NetworkInAustin.com, a resource for networkers in Austin, Texas who utilize networking as a business development and marketing strategy. Nearly all of Scott's personal and business successes can be attributed to the relationships he's built through networking. Even his future wife was referred to him by a fellow Rotarian! Scott grew up in Orange County, California and spent most of his time in Southern California in the city of Fountain Valley where he attended High School and later formed his first business, an IT consulting company. His first foray into networking started when he joined the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce and become an Ambassador. He later served on their board of directors. In 2000-2001 Scott was named Ambassador of the Year for the Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce in Newport Beach, CA. In 2004 Scott married his beautiful wife Emily. Shortly thereafter he sold his consulting company and they both moved to Austin, Texas. In Austin they purchased the Cafe Matisse which Emily manages while Scott is out networking.