About
Runs OCV's Catalyst Program, supporting the incubation and growth of open source startups. Previously at Techstars and JPMorgan, with an MS in Computer Science from Georgia Tech.
Experience
- Open Core VenturesInvestorcurrent2024 — present
- SpragInterim CEO (Product & Growth)current2026 — present
- TechstarsAssociate2024New York, NY
- Penske Transportation SolutionsProduct Manager2022 — 2023
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.Analyst2022
- ShivooCo-Founder2020 — 2022
Skills & more
Open-Source Software1ProgrammingEquity ValuationVenture CapitalUser Experience Design (UED)Python (Programming Language)1Product ManagementData VisualizationStakeholder EngagementCustomer EngagementMySQLMachine Learning1
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Generative AIJavaArtificial Intelligence (AI)Product StrategyCross-functional Team LeadershipProduct Road MappingObject-Oriented Programming (OOP)Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Microsoft ExcelVisual Basic for Applications (VBA)Adobe XDVBAFrom Alex's professional profile.
Colleagues at Open Core Ventures
Anthony Stirling
Creator & Founder at Open Core Ventures
Chris Hubbell
Investor at Open Core Ventures
Erica Lindberg
Investor at Open Core Ventures
Jamie Lynn Lufrano
Investor at Open Core Ventures
Knut Sveidqvist
Creator & Co-founder at Open Core Ventures
Lainy Thomas
Investor at Open Core Ventures
Mark Wasuwanich
Investor at Open Core Ventures
Maxine Ow
Investor at Open Core Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Alex Smith?
- Runs OCV's Catalyst Program, supporting the incubation and growth of open source startups. Previously at Techstars and JPMorgan, with an MS in Computer Science from Georgia Tech.
- Where does Alex Smith work?
- Alex Smith is at Open Core Ventures.
- Where did Alex Smith go to school?
- Alex Smith studied at Georgia Institute of Technology (Master of Science, Computer Science); University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business (Bachelor of Business Administration).
Same school
Also attended Georgia Institute of Technology431
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Also attended University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business65
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Shared employers
Also worked at Sprag2
Also worked at Techstars521
Brad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and TechstarsRustyAdvisor at Clear VenturesHouman HaghighiPartner, Business & Corporate Development at Menlo VenturesIsabelle StyslingerSenior Associate, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionWesley BarrowPartner at Correlation VenturesNina KapurFund Administrator and Staff Accountant at Madrona Venture Group
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Also worked at Penske Transportation Solutions1
Also worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co.502
Alexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaErica VanInvestment Director at Intel CapitalEricAdvisor at Clear VenturesDavid GoldenManaging Partner, Revolution VenturesTodd KleinManaging Partner, Revolution Growth at RevolutionNick ZurickTalent Lead at Pantera Capital
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