Marshall Smith
InvestorGeneral Partner at Steamwork Ventures
Los Angeles / Southern California
Writes $50K – $5M checks · typically $500K
About
Marshall Smith is General Partner and Co-Founder of Steamwork Ventures, focusing on operations and scaling businesses. He previously served as COO of a Los Angeles-based SEC Registered Investment Advisory, where he oversaw operations, accounting, technology, compliance, HR, and other functions, and founded Practical Activation, an operations consulting practice for startups and established businesses. He was also an angel investor and due diligence committee member with Tech Coast Angels-Los Angeles.
Experience
- Larta InstitutePrincipal Advisorcurrent2026 — present
- Braid TheoryLead Mentorcurrent2026 — presentSan Pedro, CA
- GiftofCollegeBoard Advisorcurrent2025 — present
- Steamwork VenturesGeneral Partnercurrent2021 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- Practical ActivationFounder/Chief Activation Officer/Fractional COOcurrent2019 — presentCulver City, CA
- Tech Coast AngelsAngel Investor2021 — 2024Los Angeles, California, United States
- Tech Coast AngelsDue Diligence Committee2021 — 2022Los Angeles, California, United States
- Miracle Mile AdvisorsChief Operating Officer2016 — 2019Los Angeles, CA
- Miracle Mile AdvisorsDirector of Operations2014 — 2016Greater Los Angeles Area
- Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLCOperations & Project Manager2014
- Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLCAssociate Advisor2009 — 2013
- Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLCOperations/New Business Specialist2008 — 2009
- Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLCCompliance/New Business Associate2006 — 2008
Education
- University of Rhode Island - College of BusinessB.S., Finance2003 — 2006
Skills & more
Leadership38Strategic Planning38Investments39Finance10Operating Budgets10Business Process Improvement10Analytical Skills6Operating Systems7Management8Problem Solving5Negotiation5Budgeting5
+12 more
StrategyOperationsStart-up ConsultingProject ManagementTechnology TransferTechnology IntegrationRIAsIT OperationsTeam LeadershipCommunicationBack Office OperationsFinancial Services- Design Thinking Executive Program — Design Thinking at UC Riverside Extension Professional Studies
- Series 66- Uniform Combined State Law — FINRA
- Series 7- General Securities Representative — FINRA
- CA Life & Health Insurance License #0F62430 — California Department of Insurance
From Marshall's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended University of Rhode Island - College of Business3
Shared employers
Also worked at Larta Institute1
Also worked at GiftofCollege1
Also worked at Tech Coast Angels15
Dr. Shadi BatahResearch / Founder Relations at Transform Capital ManagementSukaina AlarakhiaVenture Partner at Moore Venture PartnersJulianDirector, Pipeline Management at Denver VenturesRay ChanManaging Partner at K5 VenturesAmir BanifatemiManaging Partner at K5 VenturesRichard SudekAdvisor at Propel Bio Partners
+ 9 more
