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Kelly Smith

Founder

Founder at Prenda

Greater Phoenix Area

FoundedPrenda · YC

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288 people in our graph share verified history with Kelly — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Jen ArdunlockedKelly: together at Brigham Young University (1998–2004)
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×8Kelly: together at Brigham Young University

About

Kelly Smith is the founder and CEO of Prenda, an education-focused company he started to change approaches to how young people learn. Prior to founding Prenda, he worked for a decade in roles spanning marketing, product management, consulting, and strategy at companies of varying sizes.

Founder at PrendaYC S19

Intro paths

YC

Kelly went through Y Combinator (Summer 2019) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Kelly can intro founders to Prenda's investors below.

Prenda's investors · 9

Album VCLehi · $500K – $3M checksLearn CapitalAustin · $100K – $20M checks · since 2022MVP VenturesChicagoPeakAmsterdam · $275K – $4.4M checks · since 2019Peak State VenturesNew York · $100K – $15M checksPHX VenturesTempe · $1M – $5M checksSeven Seven SixPalm Beach Gardens · $500K – $5M checksStand Together Ventures LabArlingtonY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2019

Experience

  1. PrendaFounder and CEOcurrent2016 — presentMesa, AZ
  2. Code Clubs of ArizonaFounder2013 — 2018Mesa, AZ
  3. WattStopperDirector of Product2014 — 2016
  4. WegoWise, Inc.Director of Building Analytics2013 — 2014
  5. Johnson ControlsGridConnect Platform Manager2012 — 2013Greater Milwaukee
  6. Johnson ControlsSustainability Programs Manager2009 — 2012Greater Milwaukee
  7. Global Energy PartnersAssociate2007 — 2009
  8. Scholar's StationTutor2007 — 2008
  9. MITGraduate Research Assistant2004 — 2007

Skills & more

Energy Efficiency92Demand Response24Energy Management35Energy57Sustainability48Cleantech15Smart Grid26Lean Startup12

Languages Portuguese

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kelly Smith?
Kelly Smith is the founder and CEO of Prenda, an education-focused company he started to change approaches to how young people learn. Prior to founding Prenda, he worked for a decade in roles spanning marketing, product management, consulting, and strategy at companies of varying sizes.
Where does Kelly Smith work?
Kelly Smith is Founder of Prenda.
What companies did Kelly Smith found?
Kelly Smith founded Prenda.
Where did Kelly Smith go to school?
Kelly Smith studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (SM, Plasmas & Fusion); Brigham Young University (BS, Physics); Mesa High School.

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