Geoff Smith, Angel Investor

Geoff Smith is an angel investor with a focus on technology ventures in the Portland area, occasionally offering consulting support. He brings a practical, hands-on approach to early-stage businesses. With a 30-year background in high-tech engineering management, Smith has led software and systems teams across startups and large enterprises. His work spans real-time projects involving Linux kernel development, networking, compilers, factory control, and embedded military and avionics systems. Over the past decade, he has advised and invested in several small businesses and startups. His expertise includes product development, project turnaround, and operational areas such as finance, HR, valuation, and business tax strategy.