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Carey Smith

Investor

Founding Contrarian at Unorthodox Ventures

Austin

About

Carey Smith founded Big Ass Fans in 1999 and led it for 18 years, growing it to over 1,000 employees and nearly $300 million in annual sales before selling it for $500 million in 2017. He later founded Unorthodox Ventures to provide founders operational support alongside capital.

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Experience

  1. Unorthodox VenturesFounding Contrariancurrent2018 β€” presentAustin, Texas Area
  2. Big Ass FansFounder and Chief Big Ass1999 β€” 2017

Skills & more

Business Development14Energy Conservation12Energy Management12Customer Service7Leadership18Management17Account Management3Manufacturing5Marketing6Marketing Strategy4New Business Development7Product Development17
+5 moreProject ManagementSalesSales ManagementTeam BuildingStrategic Planning

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Carey Smith?
Carey Smith founded Big Ass Fans in 1999 and led it for 18 years, growing it to over 1,000 employees and nearly $300 million in annual sales before selling it for $500 million in 2017. He later founded Unorthodox Ventures to provide founders operational support alongside capital.
Where does Carey Smith work?
Carey Smith is Founding Contrarian at Unorthodox Ventures.
Where did Carey Smith go to school?
Carey Smith studied at Hood College (Bachelor's degree, Economics); University of Chicago.

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