Ashley F. Smith

Ashley F. Smith is an experienced professional in the investment and venture capital sector, currently serving as Investor Relations | SME Investing at ThirdWay Capital since November 2022.1 She is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

In addition to her role at ThirdWay Capital, Ashley is the Founder and Venture Builder at Amelia Group, LLC, a position she has held since May 2018.1 Her career history includes:

• Chief Operating Officer at (January 2021 - May 2022)
• Co-Organizer, Business Development, Partnerships at The Africa Fintech Summit (May 2019 - January 2021)
• Advisor, Innovation and Business Development at ASPIRx Group (June 2018 - December 2020)
• Director of Strategic Initiatives and PMO at WorkMarket (November 2014 - May 2018)

Ashley's educational background includes:

• Master's degree from American University (2014 - 2016)
• Bachelor's degree from UCLA (2006 - 2010)
• Study abroad at UC ACCENT Center in Rome, Italy (2008)

Her LinkedIn profile suggests a focus on identifying funding and partnership opportunities, particularly in the context of supporting efforts on the ground.1