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David M. Smith

Investor

Angel at Beacon Angels

Newport, RI

Writes $50K – $400K checks · typically $225K

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About

Veteran of 30+ years in ventures and corporate management who co-founded and led Unitech Systems. Has taught entrepreneurship at Northwestern and University of Chicago and is passionate about companies solving complex market problems.

Experience

  1. Beacon AngelsManaging Director - Beacon Angelscurrent2019 — presentBoston, MA
  2. Loyal VCLimited Partnercurrent2020 — presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
  3. Propellant VenturesLimited Partnercurrent2021 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
  4. Novell, IncVice President, Global Alliance Sales2008 — 2011
  5. EarlyMarket PartnersFounder and Principal2003 — 2008
  6. Infogix (formerly Unitech Systems, Inc.)Chief Operating Officer/ VP Sales and Marketing1986 — 2003

Skills & more

Enterprise Software99SaaS99Software as a Service (SaaS)10Strategy56Management28Leadership21Sales Management27Consultative Selling8Managing High Performance Teams1Business Strategy17New Business Development29Cloud Computing43
+12 moreEarly Stage CompaniesHigh GrowthStrategic PartnershipsGo-to-market StrategySolution SellingStart-upsB2BBusiness AlliancesSellingHigh-growthHigh Performance TeamsCRM

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David M. Smith?
Veteran of 30+ years in ventures and corporate management who co-founded and led Unitech Systems. Has taught entrepreneurship at Northwestern and University of Chicago and is passionate about companies solving complex market problems.
Where does David M. Smith work?
David M. Smith is Angel at Beacon Angels.
What check size does David M. Smith write?
David M. Smith typically writes checks of $50K – $400K.
Where did David M. Smith go to school?
David M. Smith studied at Purdue University Daniels School of Business (BS, Industrial Management); Harvard Business School (Executive Education, Business).

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