Bridget Weston is CEO of SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, which provides free mentoring and education to current and aspiring small business owners through its network of 10,000 volunteers.
Bridget Weston is CEO of SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, which provides free mentoring and education to current and aspiring small business owners through its network of 10,000 volunteers. Since its founding in 1964, SCORE has helped 17 million entrepreneurs to start, grow or successfully exit their businesses.
A respected thought leader in the small business landscape, Bridget has served as a small business expert in Congressional hearings and is regularly featured in media outlets such as CNN, MSNBC and Bloomberg Business. A Philadelphia native, she holds a Bachelor of Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Temple University.
Bridget joined SCORE in 2010 in a field marketing role and gained a firsthand understanding of all facets of SCORE operations through her work in marketing, change management, technology and strategic planning.
Today, Bridget resides in Falls Church, VA, and loves her role as mom to her son Alex, especially cheering him on at his various sporting events.
- Entrepreneurship
- COVID small business resilience and recovery
- Small business mentoring
- Women in business
- Small business resources and challenges
- Small business resiliency and growth
- Small business strategic planning, budgeting, and financing
- Nonprofit leadership
Small Businesses Rebounding - Newsy Interview
In a live interview on Newsy, SCORE CEO Bridget Weston shared insights on small business recovery and data from the latest SCORE Megaphone of Mainstreet data reports.
Bridget Weston on Black News Channel
SCORE CEO Bridget Weston discussed how SCORE supports small businesses through free mentoring and resources, addressing staffing and supply chain challenges.
2023 Women's Business Summit
Watch the summit for informative panel discussions, inspirational fireside chats, and 'Ask an Expert' workshops to help you build, scale, and grow your business.
"Entrepreneurs are resilient and creative and when they see a need they are willing to step up and fill that gap."
– SCORE CEO Bridget Weston for CNBC
"Women-owned businesses are growing at unprecedented rates [because] they're creative, resilient and expert multitaskers."
– SCORE CEO Bridget Weston for Forbes
"Economic downturns can bring unprecedented hardship for entrepreneurs...SCORE is committed to providing small businesses information and empowerment to face 'major roadblocks.'"
– SCORE CEO Bridget Weston for Black Enterprise/ Yahoo Finance
"When you are in the military, you are part of a community, much larger than the individual. We understand that at SCORE, and we make it our mission to give every veteran the support they need to thrive as a small business owner."
– SCORE CEO Bridget Weston for We Are the Mighty
"By creating meaningful, and often long-term relationships with our clients, SCORE mentors help clients start new businesses or operate existing small businesses more efficiently, effectively and with greater success."
– SCORE CEO Bridget Weston before the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Bridget Weston, CEO of SCORE, is renowned for her commitment to supporting small businesses and her expertise in mentorship and educational programming. An interview or speaking engagement with her offers invaluable insights into the world of entrepreneurship and business growth.
