Erik Smith, a marketing expert with a focus on intelligent connected devices and digital innovation, has an extensive background that includes marketing director roles at Treasure Data, Technical Adviser to the CEO at 8x8, and Curriculum Developer at M.E.F. English. He has also co-founded NightClubOsaka.com and has taught at various schools. Smith's education includes a BA in East Asian Studies from Lewis and Clark College, a Digital Marketing Certification from General Assembly, and a diploma in Foreign Language from Kansai Gaidai University. Currently, Smith serves as the VP of Marketing at Scale Venture Partners, where he is responsible for building the brand to support investing in the intelligent connected world.