Where does Sophie English Smith work?

Sophie English Smith is Founder of College Contact.

What companies did Sophie English Smith found?

Sophie English Smith founded College Contact.

Where did Sophie English Smith go to school?

Sophie English Smith studied at University of Virginia (B.S. Commerce, Minor in Innovation Entrepreneurship); UVA McIntire School of Commerce (Bachelor of Science - BS); CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange (Culture and Cuisine in Spain).

Sophie English Smith

Founder

Founder at College Contact

Austin, Texas, United States

FoundedCollege Contact

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About

Sophie English Smith is the co-founder and CEO of College Contact, an EdTech platform she started at the University of Virginia that connects middle and high school students with undergraduate coaches for college and career guidance. A graduate of UVA's McIntire School of Commerce, where she studied Marketing and IT with a focus in Data Analytics, she previously worked in venture capital, private equity, and private banking. She has raised over $1.5M for College Contact, which was named EdTech Startup of the Year at SXSW EDU in 2025 and Career Pathways EdTech Product of the Year at EDTECH Week in 2024.

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College Contact's investors · 2

Interlock CapitalSan Diego · $25K – $50K checks · since 2023 TechstarsBoulder · $220K checks · since 2023

Experience

College ContactFounder and Chief Executive Officercurrent2020 — presentAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area
SXSWAdvisory Board Member, Launch Committeecurrent2025 — presentAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area
University of PennsylvaniaGuest Lecturer: College & Career Advisingcurrent2026 — present
University of Virginia Darden School of BusinessGuest Lecturercurrent2023 — present
Morgan StanleyPrivate Banking Analyst2022New York, New York, United States
Money Makes ChangeFounder and Executive Director2020 — 2022Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
PSGGrowth Equity Deal Sourcing Analyst2021Boston, Massachusetts, United States
The University Guide ServiceTour Guide2020 — 2021Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Madison House | Charlottesville, VAProgram Director for CASH (Creating Assets, Savings &Hope)2020 — 2021Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
MissionbearManagement Consulting & VC Analyst2020
Student ImpactMarket Research Analyst2020Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Rebel Venture FundVisiting Associate2020
Advanced Natural Medicine of JupiterReceptionist and Front Desk Manager2017 — 2020Jupiter, Florida, United States
Advanced Natural Medicine of JupiterMedical Receptionist2017Jupiter, FL
Bank of AmericaStudent Leader2018 — 2019
Bluewater Teen Babes Charitable TrustCo-Founder and Head Chair2016 — 2019Jupiter, Florida

Skills & more

Leadership Development2Marketing Strategy2Deal Sourcing4Google Analytics3Project Management16Event Planning12Volunteer Management11Community Outreach3Public Speaking4

Global College & Career Advising — University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education
Google Analytics 4 Certification — Google
Excel and Business Valuation Prep Course — Wall Street Prep
Bronze Congressional Award — US Congress
Silver Congressional Award — US Congress
VITA/TCE Tax Certified Volunteer — U.S. Department of the Treasury

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sophie English Smith?: Sophie English Smith is the co-founder and CEO of College Contact, an EdTech platform she started at the University of Virginia that connects middle and high school students with undergraduate coaches for college and career guidance. A graduate of UVA's McIntire School of Commerce, where she studied Marketing and IT with a focus in Data Analytics, she previously worked in venture capital, private equity, and private banking. She has raised over $1.5M for College Contact, which was named EdTech Startup of the Year at SXSW EDU in 2025 and Career Pathways EdTech Product of the Year at EDTECH Week in 2024.
Where does Sophie English Smith work?: Sophie English Smith is Founder of College Contact.
What companies did Sophie English Smith found?: Sophie English Smith founded College Contact.
Where did Sophie English Smith go to school?: Sophie English Smith studied at University of Virginia (B.S. Commerce, Minor in Innovation Entrepreneurship); UVA McIntire School of Commerce (Bachelor of Science - BS); CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange (Culture and Cuisine in Spain).

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