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Eric Garland

Investor

Managing Partner at Smash Capital

Los Angeles, California

Writes $100K – $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M

About

Eric Garland is co-founder and managing partner of Smash Capital, a later-stage investment firm focused on consumer internet, software, and technology companies with a portfolio including Plaid, Epic Games, Coda, and ElevenLabs. Previously, he served as EVP Digital at Live Nation following the sale of his company BigChampagne Media Measurement, a digital analytics firm, and led venture and growth investments for The Walt Disney Company from 2014 to 2018. Garland has over 25 years of experience in technology and entertainment spanning venture capital, corporate development, and entrepreneurship.

Experience

  1. Smash CapitalCo-Founder, Managing Partnercurrent2022 β€” presentLos Angeles, California, United States
  2. Smash VenturesFounder, Managing Partnercurrent2018 β€” presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  3. Immaculate Heart Middle & High SchoolBoard of Trustees Membercurrent2025 β€” present
  4. Save the TilesCommunity Organizer, Instigatorcurrent2025 β€” present
  5. Couse-Sharp Historic SiteNational Advisory Councilcurrent2024 β€” present
  6. University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and JournalismAdvisory Board Membercurrent2009 β€” present
  7. MagicSchool AIInvestorcurrent2025 β€” present
  8. Read AIInvestorcurrent2024 β€” present
  9. PearlInvestorcurrent2024 β€” present
  10. Ovoko \ RRR.LTInvestorcurrent2024 β€” present
  11. TimeleftInvestorcurrent2024 β€” present
  12. TradingViewInvestorcurrent2024 β€” present
  13. SleeperInvestorcurrent2024 β€” present
  14. Epic GamesInvestorcurrent2018 β€” present
  15. ElevenLabsInvestorcurrent2024 β€” present
  16. Blockchain.comInvestorcurrent2023 β€” present
  17. Leonardo.AiInvestorcurrent2023 β€” present
  18. Lanes & PlanesInvestorcurrent2023 β€” present
  19. Bilt RewardsInvestorcurrent2022 β€” present
  20. FizzInvestorcurrent2022 β€” present

Education

  1. Rice University
  2. Brown University
  3. St. John's School

Skills & more

Digital Media99Entertainment71Digital Strategy54Entrepreneurship19Start-ups16Digital Distribution83New Media82Content Strategy38Strategic Partnerships46Mobile Applications6Music Industry43Social Media Marketing34
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