About
Connor Smith works at 25madison, where he focuses on Propel, applying AI—including voice interfaces, signal processing, and automation—to lower-middle market companies in legacy industries. He is an engineer whose background spans construction, mechanical systems, and property operations, and he has developed voice-enabled and AI technologies across automotive, consumer tech, and critical infrastructure. He holds over 20 patents in AI, audio processing, voice interfaces, and cloud systems.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingConstruction Tech
Experience
- 25madisonStaff Engineercurrent2026 — present
- TMA SystemsHead of Engineering (Virtual Facility)2025 — 2026
- Virtual FacilityChief Technology Officer2022 — 2025New York City Metropolitan Area
- Virtual FacilityVP of Engineering2021 — 2022New York City Metropolitan Area
- Groundspeed Analytics, Inc.VP of Engineering2021Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- Groundspeed Analytics, Inc.Technical Director, Automation2020 — 2021Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- Sonos, Inc.Senior Manager, Concept Engineering2017 — 2020Boston, MA
- Nuance CommunicationsTechnical Manager, Audio Engineering2015 — 2016SE Michigan
- Nuance CommunicationsSenior Audio Engineer2013 — 2015SE Michigan
- Nuance CommunicationsAudio Engineer2011 — 2014Greater Boston
- Nuance CommunicationsData Collection Contractor2010 — 2011
Skills & more
Audio Engineering22Speech Recognition20Microphones7Speech Enhancement5Soldering2Software Design7Machine Learning3Acoustics4Algorithms2Audio Editing3Natural Language Processing2Mobile Devices4
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Computational LinguisticsIntegrationSoftware EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentSoundTestingProject ManagementManagementPythonAndroid Development (Kivy)Automotive AcousticsVDA TestingFrom Connor's professional profile.
Colleagues at 25Madison
Aaron Sobel
Board Member, Partner (Apollo Private Equity), Board Member (Cox Media Group), Board Member (Rackspace) at 25Madison
Alison McGuire
Controller at 25Madison
Anna Vardanyan
Executive Assistant & Office Manager at 25Madison
Ava Forte
Chief of Staff at 25Madison
Avery Hill
Associate at 25Madison
Ben Goldstein
Associate at 25Madison
Bobby Tuohy
Director of Product (Flashpoint), Venture Partner (First In Ventures), Head of Product (Echosec) at 25Madison
Calista Reyes
Associate at 25Madison
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Connor Smith?
- Connor Smith works at 25madison, where he focuses on Propel, applying AI—including voice interfaces, signal processing, and automation—to lower-middle market companies in legacy industries. He is an engineer whose background spans construction, mechanical systems, and property operations, and he has developed voice-enabled and AI technologies across automotive, consumer tech, and critical infrastructure. He holds over 20 patents in AI, audio processing, voice interfaces, and cloud systems.
- Where does Connor Smith work?
- Connor Smith is Staff Engineer at 25Madison.
- What does Connor Smith invest in?
- Connor Smith invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Construction Tech.
- Where did Connor Smith go to school?
- Connor Smith studied at University of Massachusetts Lowell (MM, Sound Recording Technology); University of Dayton (Bachelor of Arts (BA), Music).
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Also attended University of Dayton21
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