Michael Smith
InvestorCo-Founder and General Partner at Regeneration.VC
Santa Barbara
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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123 people in our graph share verified history with Michael — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Naomi Pilosof IonitaunlockedMichael: together at Northwestern University (2000)
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×5Michael: together at Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Michael: together at GreyParrot
About
Michael Smith is Co-Founder and General Partner at Regeneration.VC, an early-stage fund focused on consumer-powered climate innovation. He previously ran marketing and digital for Smith Broadcasting (sold to Boston Ventures), worked as a touring DJ, founded The Playlist Generation and co-founded the real estate firm Creative Space, and in 2015 formed Ponvalley, an environmentally focused family office. He is a graduate of Northwestern University.
Invests in
Climate TechConsumerImpact & Social Good
Experience
- Regeneration.VCGeneral Partnercurrent2020 — presentSanta Barbara County, California, United States
- PonvalleyCo-Foundercurrent2016 — presentSanta Barbara County, California, United States
- GreyparrotMember Board of Directorscurrent2022 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
- NeutreenoMember Board of Directorscurrent2024 — presentCambridge, England, United Kingdom
- Smarter SortingMember Board Of Directorscurrent2022 — presentBoulder, Colorado, United States
- Salk Institute for Biological StudiesAdvisor Harnessing Plants Initiativecurrent2016 — presentLa Jolla, California
- PVBLIC FoundationDirector Board Of Directors2017 — 2022New York City Metropolitan Area
- University of California, Santa BarbaraEEAC Venture Fellow, Bren School of Environment2017 — 2019Santa Barbara, California
- The Playlist GenerationFounder2005 — 2019Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Shared MissionInterim Chair2016 — 2018Santa Barbara County, California, United States
- Creative SpaceCofounder2009 — 2016Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Michael Smith Event MusicFounder2000 — 2015Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Skills & more
Background Music12Music52Marketing62Entertainment43Social Networking11Social Media35Marketing Strategy27Advertising88Digital Media99Strategic Partnerships23New Media99Entrepreneurship27
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Start-upsFrom Michael's professional profile.
Investments
Board seats
GreyParrotSmarter Sorting
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Regeneration.VC
Ana Silva
Investor at Regeneration.VC
Dan Fishman
General Partner at Regeneration.VC
Destana Herring
Principal at Regeneration.VC
Jamie Rowles
Investor at Regeneration.VC
Maria Llambias
Investor at Regeneration.VC
Martijn Lopes Cardozo
Investor at Regeneration.VC
Narina Mnatsakanian
Investor at Regeneration.VC
Tom Sturgess
Investor at Regeneration.VC
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Michael Smith?
- Michael Smith is Co-Founder and General Partner at Regeneration.VC, an early-stage fund focused on consumer-powered climate innovation. He previously ran marketing and digital for Smith Broadcasting (sold to Boston Ventures), worked as a touring DJ, founded The Playlist Generation and co-founded the real estate firm Creative Space, and in 2015 formed Ponvalley, an environmentally focused family office. He is a graduate of Northwestern University.
- Where does Michael Smith work?
- Michael Smith is Co-Founder and General Partner at Regeneration.VC.
- What does Michael Smith invest in?
- Michael Smith invests in Climate Tech, Consumer, Impact & Social Good.
- What check size does Michael Smith write?
- Michael Smith typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What boards does Michael Smith sit on?
- Michael Smith holds tracked board seats at GreyParrot, Smarter Sorting.
- Where did Michael Smith go to school?
- Michael Smith studied at Northwestern University (Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communication and Media Studies).
Same school
Also attended Northwestern University589
Mikowai AshwillInvestor at Spark CapitalNaomi Pilosof IonitaBoard Partner at Menlo VenturesEric OngInvestor at LightbankBill PescatelloInvestor at LightbankScott JacobsonManaging Director at Madrona Venture GroupAnna WangAssociate at March Capital Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at Greyparrot3
Also worked at Smarter Sorting1
Also worked at Salk Institute for Biological Studies22
Brittany de KouchkovskyDirector, University Relations at Osage University PartnersRichard HeymanVenture Partner at ARCH Venture PartnersMira ChaurushiyaManaging Director at Westlake Village BioPartnersChris WeyrerPrincipal at Vida VenturesDavid AmaralDirector Of The Autism Center Of Excellence At UC Davis at AIFRicha ChaturvediExecutive Assistant at Voyager Partners
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