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.
Experience
- Unorthodox VenturesFounding Contrariancurrent2018 — presentAustin, Texas Area
- Big Ass FansFounder and Chief Big Ass1999 — 2017
Education
- Hood CollegeBachelor's degree, Economics
- University of Chicago
Skills & more
Business Development14Energy Conservation12Energy Management12Customer Service7Leadership18Management17Account Management3Manufacturing5Marketing6Marketing Strategy4New Business Development7Product Development17
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Same school
Also attended Hood College2
Also attended University of Chicago273
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Shared employers
Deals · 1
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Daniel Allen
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David Banks
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Gavin Holiday
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Isaac Weiss
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