# Scott Johnson

> Scott Johnson is the Utah-based founder of Workfront, originally AtTask, and founder and CEO of Motivosity. He led AtTask as CEO until 2011 and subsequently served as chairman. Adobe acquired Workfront in December 2020 for approximately $1.5 billion. His later work centers on employee recognition and connection at work.

- **Role:** Founder & CEO at Motivosity
- **Organizations:** Motivosity, Workfront (formerly AtTask; acquired by Adobe), Brigham Young University
- **Education:** Undergraduate degree in Near Eastern Studies, Brigham Young University
- **Known for:** Founded the enterprise work management business that became Adobe Workfront., Built Motivosity around employee recognition and workplace connection., Recognized in Utah Business’s 40 Under 40 in 2007, according to his LinkedIn profile.

## Career timeline

- **1994** — Graduated from Brigham Young University in Near Eastern Studies.
- **2001** — Founded AtTask, later renamed Workfront.
- **2007** — AtTask received its first financing from OpenView Venture Partners.
- **2011** — Handed the CEO role to Eric Morgan and remained chairman.
- **2013** — Founded Motivosity and worked on the initial product.
- **2014** — Motivosity gained its first customer cohort.
- **2015** — AtTask was renamed Workfront.
- **2020** — Adobe completed its Workfront acquisition on December 7 for approximately $1.5 billion.
- **2026** — Continues as Motivosity founder and CEO; the company launched My Team in September.

## Achievements

- Founded the enterprise work management business that became Adobe Workfront.
- Built Motivosity around employee recognition and workplace connection.
- Recognized in Utah Business’s 40 Under 40 in 2007, according to his LinkedIn profile.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Motivosity published “Motivosity Stands Alone,” articulating Johnson’s argument for recognition built around relationships.
- **2026-09** — Motivosity launched My Team with Smart Actions on September 22; Johnson discussed giving managers visibility into contributions and milestones.
- **2026-07** — Motivosity’s July product update listed Appreciation Intelligence as live and available.

## Links

- Website: https://www.motivosity.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottjohnsonutah/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/scjnsn

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Last updated: 2026-10-24