Joshua Smith
InvestorVice President at Emerald Development Managers
New York, New York
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Leads Emerald's relationships with limited partners and co-investors, drawing on ten years of operating experience. Previously ran operations and syndication for an early-stage venture firm; holds an MBA from NYU Stern.
Experience
- Emerald Development Managers LPDirector, Investor Relationscurrent2022 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- Emerald Development Managers LPVice President, Investor Relations2019 — 2022New York City Metropolitan Area
- Plum Alley InvestmentsDirector of Operations and Membership2018 — 2019New York, NY
- Plum Alley InvestmentsManager, Member Development and Investments2017 — 2018New York City Metropolitan Area
- 92nd Street YAssociate Director2013 — 2017
- Camp Ramah in the BerkshiresProgram Director2008 — 2013
Education
- NYU Stern School of BusinessMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategy and Finance2014 — 2017
- The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS)Master of Arts (M.A.), Education2011 — 2014
- The Ohio State UniversityBachelor of Arts (B.A.), International/Global Studies2004 — 2008
Skills & more
Investor RelationsVenture Capital2Business DevelopmentCustomer Service3Investments1Customer Relationship Management (CRM)1Program Development18Marketing1Program Evaluation2Grant Writing2Nonprofits17Event Planning8
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EditingCurriculum DevelopmentSocial MediaCommunity OutreachWorking with InvestorsFundraisingTeachingCommunity OrganizingRelationship BuildingStrategyLeadershipPublic SpeakingFrom Joshua's professional profile.
Colleagues at Emerald Development Managers
Abbe Serphos
Operating Partner and Head of Communications at Emerald Development Managers
Beckie Cohen
Associate at Emerald Development Managers
Charles Collins
Partner at Emerald Development Managers
Cy Schroeder
Principal at Emerald Development Managers
Ian Tolfree
Principal at Emerald Development Managers
Neil Cohen
Founder and Chairman at Emerald Development Managers
Stephen Case
Managing Director at Emerald Development Managers
Youssef Kheiralla
Associate at Emerald Development Managers
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Joshua Smith work?
- Joshua Smith is Vice President at Emerald Development Managers.
- What check size does Joshua Smith write?
- Joshua Smith typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Same school
Also attended NYU Stern School of Business413
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Also attended The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS)5
Also attended The Ohio State University109
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Shared employers
Also worked at Emerald Development Managers LP7
Neil CohenFounder and Chairman at Emerald Development ManagersCharles CollinsPartner at Emerald Development ManagersIan TolfreePrincipal at Emerald Development ManagersCy SchroederPrincipal at Emerald Development ManagersAbbe SerphosOperating Partner and Head of Communications at Emerald Development ManagersBeckie CohenAssociate at Emerald Development Managers
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Also worked at Plum Alley Investments16
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