About
Alan Smithson is co-founder, with Julie Smithson, of Unlimited Awesome, an AI-powered learning platform, and of METAVRSE, an XR and AI company that later became an advisory firm for organizations and governments. The Smithsons also invest through their family office, 6ix Ventures, in sectors including AI, robotics, biotech, education, and XR, and previously developed the Emulator, a multi-touch DJ system that received DJ Mag's Innovative Product of the Year. He co-authored 2030: A Blueprint for Humanity's Exponential Leap, is based in Toronto, and performs as a DJ under the name Lord Alan.
Founder at Metavrse
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Experience
- Unlimited AwesomeFoundercurrent2024 — presentGlobal
- METAVRSECo-Foundercurrent2016 — presentToronto, Canada Area
- 6ix VenturesPrivate Investorcurrent2024 — presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
- London Speaker BureauProfessional Speakercurrent2024 — presentGlobal
- Your Director AIInvestor @ Your Director AIcurrent2021 — presentSilicon Valley, California, United States
- HStar Space TransportBoard Advisorcurrent2022 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- Global Family Office Investment SummitAdvisory Board Member2025 — 2026Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- RETHINK Retail2024 Retail Expert2024New York City Metropolitan Area
- PTTOW!PTTOW! Member2021 — 2023Global
- XR Ignite Community HubFounder & Mentor2019 — 2022Global
- XR For BusinessHost - XR For Business Podcast2019 — 2022Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Star Productions Inc.Owner1996 — 2015
- SmithsonMartin Inc.Founder & Inventor2010 — 2015Global
Skills & more
Motivational Speaking1Creativity and Innovation2Strategic Planning5Team Leadership1Leadership82Strategy68Enterprise Software2DJing1Executive Advisory3Board Advisory Services4Fundraising2Business Advising2
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- Who is Alan Smithson 🚀?
- Alan Smithson is co-founder, with Julie Smithson, of Unlimited Awesome, an AI-powered learning platform, and of METAVRSE, an XR and AI company that later became an advisory firm for organizations and governments. The Smithsons also invest through their family office, 6ix Ventures, in sectors including AI, robotics, biotech, education, and XR, and previously developed the Emulator, a multi-touch DJ system that received DJ Mag's Innovative Product of the Year. He co-authored 2030: A Blueprint for Humanity's Exponential Leap, is based in Toronto, and performs as a DJ under the name Lord Alan.
- Where does Alan Smithson 🚀 work?
- Alan Smithson 🚀 is Founder of Metavrse.
- What companies did Alan Smithson 🚀 found?
- Alan Smithson 🚀 founded Metavrse.
- Where did Alan Smithson 🚀 go to school?
- Alan Smithson 🚀 studied at University of Guelph (Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology).
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