Ben Smith, Angel Investor

Ben T. Smith IV works at the intersection of new technology and corporate innovation as an advisor, entrepreneur, executive, and investor. As a Board Member and Senior Partner at Kearney, where he has been involved for over 30 years, Ben leads the firm’s Digital and Analytics practice globally and the firm’s venture capital relationships. Ben played a leadership role in creating Kearney’s venture capital fund, acquiring Silicon Foundry to bridge large enterprises and the venture and innovation world, and changing the capital structure of the firm to drive growth. He also led the reinvigoration of the Communications, Media, and Technology Practice for a 25% 5-year CAGR. Ben is an investor or advisor to over 40 new ventures and an active limited partner in over 25 venture funds.