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You →Adam · together at APLYiD (2021–2026) →Claudia
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You →Jamie · together at Renti →Claudia
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Experience
- APLYiDCo-founder & Co-CEOcurrent2025 — presentAuckland, New Zealand
- APLYiDCo-Founder and Chief Revenue & Operating Officer2018 — 2025Auckland, New Zealand
- Renti Rewards NZCo-Founder & Directorcurrent2025 — present
- RentiCo-Founder & Directorcurrent2019 — presentAuckland, New Zealand
- MoovMe LtdCo-Founder and Director2015 — 2023New Zealand
- Wynyard GroupConsultant2015Auckland, New
- LexisNexisInternational Strategy & Business Development Manager, LexisNexis2012 — 2013London, United Kingdom
- Experian plcGlobal Strategy & Corporate Development2011 — 2012London, United Kingdom
- Fidelity WirelessConsultant2010 — 2011London, United Kingdom
- Anthem Corporate FinanceCorporate Finance Associate2007 — 2011London, United Kingdom
- PricewaterhouseCoopersCorporate Finance Analyst2005 — 2007Wellington, New Zealand
- ABN AMRO Bank N.V.Research Assistant2004 — 2005
Skills & more
Management Consulting3Business Strategy20Analytics4Mergers3Strategy46Business Development29Financial Modeling10Business Analysis4Corporate Finance4Due Diligence12Strategic Planning11Mergers & Acquisitions13
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Claudia Smith?
- Founder at APLYiD
- Where does Claudia Smith work?
- Claudia Smith is Founder of APLYiD.
- What companies did Claudia Smith found?
- Claudia Smith founded APLYiD.
- Where did Claudia Smith go to school?
- Claudia Smith studied at University of Otago (BCom (Hons), Finance, Economics).
Founder mafias
University of Otago mafia46
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ABN AMRO Bank N.V. mafia25
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Simon CostelloSenior Trading Risk ControllerFounded Moneyherogroup +2Victor OrlovskiProject Leader of BusinessFounded R136Jeroen KimmelsAssociate, Mergers and AcquisitionsFounded Future Food FundIvo VerhaeghChange ManagerFounded Powerhouse AIAnne BodenExecutive Vice President Europe, Transaction Banking (Payments, Liquidity, Trade)Founded Starling Bank
Same school
Also attended University of Otago130
Dan MoorInvestor at Craft VenturesSamara GordonPartner at Hyperplane Venture CapitalBryn Grassia-JonesGeneral Counsel at Salica InvestmentsAndrew ClelandManaging Director at Comcast VenturesMalcolm HandleyFounder of Strong Atomics, investing in nuclear fusion startupsJohn EnlowInvestor at NZVC
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