Where does Elle Smyth work?

Elle Smyth is Founder of RetailReady.

What companies did Elle Smyth found?

Elle Smyth founded RetailReady.

Where did Elle Smyth go to school?

Elle Smyth studied at Duke University (Bachelor of Science - BASc, Mechanical Engineering); UNSW; Trinity Catholic High School.

Elle Smyth

Founder

Founder at RetailReady

San Francisco, California, United States

FoundedRetailReady · YC

30 Under 30 2025 · Transportation & Mobility

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About

Elle Smyth is co-founder of RetailReady alongside Sarah Hamer. She holds an engineering degree from Duke University and previously worked at BlackRock and Stord.

Founder at RetailReady YC W24

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Elle went through Y Combinator (Winter 2024) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

Their group partner at YC was Jared Friedman, YC Group Partner — the partner who ran RetailReady's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗

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RetailReady's investors · 14

640 OxfordDetroit · $250K – $400K checks Agrolimen Ventures Andreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M checks Autotech VenturesMenlo Park · $1M – $8M checks · since 2024 Bragiel BrothersSan Francisco CRV (Charles River Ventures)Bay Area · $250K – $5M checks Duke Capital PartnersDurham Great Wave VenturesNew York · $250K – $1M checks HeirloomBrookhaven Lombardstreet VenturesWoodside · $500K checks OurCrowdJerusalem Peterson Venture PartnersSalt Lake City · $5M – $25M checks Wischoff VenturesNashville · $750K – $1M checks Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2024

Co-founders at RetailReady

Sarah HamerFounder

Experience

RetailReadyCo-Founder / CEOcurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
StordProduct Manager - WMS2023 — 2024Atlanta, Georgia, United States
StordStrategic Supply Chain Product Manager2022 — 2023Atlanta, Georgia, United States
StordCustomer Success Manager2021 — 2022Atlanta, Georgia, United States
BlackRockAnalyst2020 — 2021Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Duke UniversityMechanical Engineering Teaching Assistant2018 — 2020Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
Duke UniversityDuke in Silicon Valley2018
Duke UniversityGuest Services Associate, Brodie Recreation Center2017 — 2018Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
BlackRockBusiness Operations Summer Analyst2019New York, New York
The Stanwich ClubTennis Instructor2014 — 2019Greenwich, CT

Skills & more

Leadership9Teamwork5Public Speaking6Communication1Design ThinkingPython8JavaScript7HTML5CSS1jQuery1Java1Matlab

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Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointSolidWorksLaTexFigma (Software)Mobile Application DevelopmentGame DevelopmentPublic RelationsCommunity OutreachMapleProject ManagementCustomer Service

Languages English

Figma Essential Training: The Basics — LinkedIn
Design Thinking: Understanding the Process — LinkedIn
Communication for Product Managers — LinkedIn
Product Management: Building a Product Strategy — LinkedIn
Agile Foundations — LinkedIn
Python Data Structures — Coursera
Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python) — Coursera
The Science of Well-Being — Coursera
Financing for Startup Bussinesses — Coursera
Startup Valuation Methods — Coursera

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Elle Smyth?: Elle Smyth is co-founder of RetailReady alongside Sarah Hamer. She holds an engineering degree from Duke University and previously worked at BlackRock and Stord.
Where does Elle Smyth work?: Elle Smyth is Founder of RetailReady.
What companies did Elle Smyth found?: Elle Smyth founded RetailReady.
Where did Elle Smyth go to school?: Elle Smyth studied at Duke University (Bachelor of Science - BASc, Mechanical Engineering); UNSW; Trinity Catholic High School.