Bob Smith

Bob Smith is a co-founder and Principal Emeritus of Bridgepoint Consulting, where he leads the company's Financial Consulting practice.1 His expertise ranges from regulatory compliance to financial strategy consulting for high-growth companies.1 Prior to co-founding Bridgepoint, Bob had a 25-year career with PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he served as an audit partner and became the managing partner of the Austin office in 1995.1

Throughout his career, Bob has worked with clients ranging from early-stage startups to multinational companies, overseeing numerous IPOs.1 After his time in public accounting, he served as CFO for several early-stage technology companies.1 Bob holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Texas Tech University.1

Under Bob's leadership, Bridgepoint Consulting has grown significantly over the past 20 years, expanding its service offerings and geographic footprint.3 The firm has supported many prominent Austin-based companies since their inception, including HomeAway, Bazaarvoice, RetailMeNot, and Deep Eddy Vodka.3

In 2024, Bridgepoint Consulting was acquired by Addison Group, a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners.2 Bob expressed enthusiasm for this partnership, stating that it provides Bridgepoint with the opportunity to leverage Addison's national presence to accelerate their growth strategy and extend their services.2