Jack Smith

Experienced entrepreneur and board member

Jack Smith is a prominent entrepreneur, investor, and board member known for his extensive work with various public companies, startups, and non-profit organizations. He graduated with a degree in Computer Science and Business Management from King's College London and has made significant contributions to the tech and startup ecosystems.

Career Highlights

Co-Founder of Vungle: Jack co-founded Vungle, a leading mobile in-app video advertising platform, which was acquired by Blackstone Group for $780 million in 2019. His role in Vungle was pivotal, especially in its early stages where he helped secure $120,000 in seed funding through an incubator program in San Francisco.2
Other Ventures: He also co-founded Shyp, a logistics startup that reached a valuation of $275 million before eventually shutting down. Additionally, he has served as CEO of Mediaroots and has been involved with various other startups, including Coin (acquired by Fitbit) and Survios.1 3
Board Memberships: Currently, Jack serves on the boards of several organizations, including COVA Acquisition Corp and The Hustle, which was acquired by HubSpot. He is also involved with The Prison Mathematics Project, a non-profit initiative aimed at teaching math to prisoners.3
Advisory Roles: Beyond his board memberships, Jack has been an advisor to numerous startups and non-profits, leveraging his experience to guide emerging companies and initiatives.3

Skills and Impact

Jack is recognized for his strong business acumen, ability to turn around struggling companies, and his passion for empowering startups and non-profits. His insights into complex technological and business challenges have made him a sought-after advisor and mentor in the entrepreneurial community. He is also noted for his linguistic skills, having majored in Linguistics and English Language studies, which complements his entrepreneurial endeavors.2

Jack Smith's dynamic background and contributions continue to inspire many in the startup and non-profit sectors as he actively engages in redefining these landscapes through innovative solutions and strategic guidance.

Highlights

Oct 28 · twitter

“We are all alone, born alone, die alone, and… in spite of true romance magazines… we shall all someday look back on our lives and see that, in spite of our company, we were alone the whole way.

I do not say lonely… at least, not all the time… but essentially, and finally, alone.

This is what makes your self-respect so important, and I don’t see how you can respect yourself if you must look in the hearts and minds of others for your happiness.”

– Hunter S. Thompson

Oct 13 · twitter

i’ve been wearing the Ultrahuman ring and Oura Ring (v3) the past week to compare.

Oura wins hands down. excited to try v4.

i hope that Oura has implemented the “find my ring” feature of Ultrahuman though. i’ve lost many rings over the years. https://t.co/2k8iojQHSR