About Scott White
Passionate About Inspiring Others
Scott is The Life is Too Short Guy™ (LITSG), living each day with intense zest, enthusiasm, and excitement. His infectious energy drives his mission to Make the World Happier One Smile at a Time. As Chairman and CEO of Spectra, he leads a fast-growing student housing and essential living development company. He also serves as Chairman of Invesque, a public real estate investment firm specializing in healthcare and senior living properties across North America.
His distinguished career spans over thirteen years on Wall Street, where he held positions as Senior Vice President at Brookfield Asset Management and Director of Deal Management at Citigroup’s Alternatives Distribution Group. During his time at Citi’s Investment Bank, he worked extensively with healthcare sector clients on M&A and capital raising assignments. His career began in public accounting as an auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
A passionate learner, Scott holds a bachelor’s degree with highest honors in political science and journalism from Rutgers University, an MBA from Rutgers Graduate School of Management, and a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He is a Certified Public Accountant and is admitted to the bar in both New York and New Jersey. Previously, he held securities industry FINRA licenses Series 7, 24, and 63.
Currently, he serves as Director Emeritus of Rutgers University Foundation and board member of the New Jersey chapter of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO). An accomplished athlete, he has completed an Ironman triathlon and 15 marathons. His enthusiasm for Rutgers sports is legendary, and he shares his life with his high school sweetheart and their two daughters.
The LITSG Journey
Scott’s LITSG philosophy began taking shape in 1984 when, at age 10, his father suffered a heart attack. This pivotal moment became the foundation for his life’s perspective. Through both challenges and triumphs, he developed a philosophy centered on happiness, positivity, gratitude, and living fully in each moment.
During the 2021 COVID pandemic, an executive coach observed that Scott was “like Mr. Life is Too Short Guy” – a moment that crystallized his life’s perspective. That evening, encouraged by his wife, Scott began conceptualizing his book. In 2022, The Life is Too Short Guy: Strategies to Make Every Day the Best Day Ever was published, marking a new chapter in his journey.
Today, Scott shares his philosophy through speaking engagements and his book, helping others discover joy in their daily lives. Describing himself as profoundly grateful, he approaches each day with a clear vision of life, happiness, and urgency. Through his work, he continues his mission of making the world happier, one smile at a time.