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Adam Smith
Co-Founder at Wrangle
Adam Smith is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience in the technology and startup ecosystem. He is currently a Limited Partner at Triangle Tweener Fund, a position he has held since January 2022.2
Professional Background
Co-founder of Wrangle: Adam is the co-founder of Wrangle.io, a company he started in March 2020. Wrangle is a workflow engine built inside Slack that helps teams automate and track workflows, tickets, and requests.23
Previous Roles:
- Automated Insights: Adam served as Chief Operating Officer from 2011 to 2019, helping lead the company through significant growth and multiple rounds of venture financing.12
- Square 1 Bank: As Senior Vice President and Director of Square Roots from 2007 to 2011, Adam developed a program focused on pre-VC startups.2
- Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED): Adam held leadership positions, including Vice President of Programs, where he developed training and mentoring programs for entrepreneurs.1
Entrepreneurial Contributions
Adam has a strong track record of supporting and mentoring entrepreneurs:
- At Square 1 Bank, he worked directly with hundreds of early-stage founders, helping over 60 companies raise more than $200 million in angel and venture capital.2
- He has been recognized for his ability to connect entrepreneurs with investors and resources in the Research Triangle Park (RTP) entrepreneurial community.2
Education
Adam Smith holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which he attended from 1997 to 1999.1
Current Ventures
In addition to his role at Triangle Tweener Fund, Adam remains active in the startup ecosystem:
- He continues to lead Wrangle.io as co-founder.23
- Wrangle recently raised a $2 million seed round, with participation from investors including Triangle Tweener Fund.4
Adam Smith's LinkedIn username is indeed adambsmith, as mentioned in the query.2