Greg Smithies

Greg Smithies is a prominent investor in climate tech, sustainability, artificial intelligence, and software. He has a robust background in engineering, computer science, economics, finance, and operations and information management. Greg earned a BS from the prestigious Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He has served in several high-profile roles, including Head Of Finance at Neuralink, Finance & Operations Director at The Boring Company, and Partner at BMW i Ventures.

As an experienced investor, Greg has worked with a long list of companies in different industries, including remilk, Ripple Foods, and Sealed, to name a few. He is currently serving as Partner and Co-Head of Climate Tech at Fifth Wall, where he shapes the future of investing in sustainable solutions. Besides his work in climate tech, Greg has deep expertise in corporate development, finance, and business strategy.

In his past work experience, he has held roles at Citi, Battery Ventures, and other high-growth companies. Greg has also served as an advisor to several startups, including Procurify, Dyndrite Corporation, and hiQ Labs, where he has helped these businesses take critical decisions about their growth and future direction.