Bobby Smith, M.Sc.Ed

Bobby Smith, M.Sc.Ed is a renowned entrepreneur, educator, and impact investor from Jamaica and Panama. His work in entrepreneurship, education, and impact investing has earned him several accolades, including being a TED speaker and a Top 40 Leader by Michigan Chronicles. Bobby graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education with an M.Sc.Ed in Education Entrepreneurship and Wayne State University with a BA in Psychology.

He is the Managing Director at SocialSmith Group and has previously held executive positions at the University of Denver, James Madison University, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, and Echoing Green. Bobby was also a member of the USA Olympic Bid Committee at the City of Detroit, Director of Youth Affairs at the State of Michigan, and Executive Director at En Garde! Detroit, where he hosted Detroit’s first US Olympic Fencing Trial and generated $4M in tax revenue in just three days.

Bobby's passion for entrepreneurship is evident in his leadership roles within corporations and his successful ventures, which have inspired communities and individuals. He has been a senior advisor to Nasdaq and Echoing Green and continues to have an impact on education and entrepreneurial ecosystems globally. Bobby has a keen interest in technology and business and spends his days reading and sharing informative content on his LinkedIn profile.