Scott Adams

Scott Adams is an author, cartoonist, and entrepreneur known primarily for his syndicated comic strip, Dilbert. He is one of the most popular cartoonists in the world and his strip appears in thousands of newspapers in over 60 countries and in nearly 25 languages. Adams first introduced Dilbert in 1989 and since then, the strip has been delighting audiences with its “absurd situations, twisted logic, and unexpected turns.”

Adams began his career in corporate America and worked as an engineer and a programmer at companies like Pacific Bell and Crocker National Bank. Adams learned a lot in the tech industry, allowing him to add a unique perspective of corporate culture and satirize the corporate environment with Dilbert.

Adams is a New York Times bestselling author who has written many books both related and unrelated to Dilbert, as well as non-fiction, fiction, and commentaries on business success. One of his most successful books is “The Dilbert Principle” from 1996, where Adams wrote about the corporate structure, work environment, and corporate cultures. He has continued to use his comic strip and books to engage in conversations about office politics, workplace interactions, and organizational behavior.

Adams has been awarded the National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year three times in his career. He has also received the Adamson Award from Swedish Institutions of Science and Technology for Dilbert being the best international comic strip.

In addition to his comic strip and books, Adams is also an entrepreneur who has founded multiple businesses. He is a co-founder and ambassador of the software company “Stripe,” and he also founded the “Calandar Country” brand of calendars, greeting cards and other products.

Adams’ own corporate experiences and insights inspired him to make Dilbert, which continues to offer sage advice and humor to people in the corporate world. His mission is to “make people aware that they are not alone in their frustrations of modern office life” and to “empower them to take control of their careers.”

Adams often shares his thoughts on social media, where he has over 3.2 million followers. Through engaging conversations with his fans, Adams strives to make Dilbert relevant for the modern-day worker. He also runs a blog called “God's Debris” where he shares his insights on creativity, business, and leadership.

Adams’ work has been embraced by companies and organizations all around the world who use Dilbert to bring levity to the workplace and drive home Adams’ messages about corporate behavior. His success continues to grow as he's created more content related to Dilbert and even more books.

Scott Adams is a renowned cartoonist, author, and entrepreneur whose work has changed the way people work and think about office situations. His Dilbert strip continues to entertain and educate readers around the world and his books are a valuable resource to those seeking insight and advice on the corporate world. From his unique experiences in the tech industry, Adams is able to bring a unique perspective to the workplace and help people take control of their own professional success.