Portrait of Shane Scranton

Shane Scranton

Building software for the built world. CEO, product leader, and advisor helping founders turn ideas into growing businesses.

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About

Since 2012 I've been embedded in the startup world as a founder, consultant, and early employee at early‑stage companies. I've focused on product‑led growth and the team‑building around that work. I love finding simple & delightful design solutions to complex industry problems.

Startup Advising

I serve as an advisor to founders at early‑stage tech companies. Building a startup is hard, and the emotional and physical toll is real. I try to help by drawing from my challenges, frequent failures, and occasional successes in building teams through Seed, Series A, and Series B.

Experience

DroneDeploy 2025 – Present

I'm currently building advanced drone automation products as a Group Product Manager at DroneDeploy, the largest reality capture solution for construction, energy, and industrial projects.

Running Tide 2022 – 2024

I helped establish high‑quality, durable carbon removal products as VP of Product at Running Tide, a carbon‑removal and ocean‑health company in Portland, Maine. My team created Running Tide's carbon accounting function, designed a FOAK methodolody in conjunction with scientific leadership, and helped orchestrate our R&D operations in the North Atlantic. We delivered over 20,000 credits in the first year.

Press & case studies

IrisVR 2014 – 2021

I began my career in architecture, specializing in 3D visualization for clients. My love for the built world led me to co‑found IrisVR, a B2B SaaS company in NYC that enables engineers, designers, and owners to collaborate before construction begins and walk through a true-to-scale representation of the plan. We grew to multi-million ARR, and IrisVR was acquired in 2021. Now our core product, Prospect, is part of Autodesk.

Talks & media

Let's Connect

If you're working on climate tech, product‑led growth, or just want to chat about building resilient teams, drop me a line. I'm always up for a conversation.