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John Smesko
Director of Business Development at GGV Capital, Military Veteran
John Smesko is the Director of Business Development at Notable Capital, a position he has held since July 2022. He is based in San Francisco and is part of the firm's platform team. His career prior to Notable Capital includes roles as an Account Executive in the commercial sector at DataGrail and People.ai, where he focused on business development and sales strategies for technology companies.
Before transitioning to the private sector, Smesko served in the U.S. Navy for eight years, where he held significant roles such as F/A-18 Weapon Systems Officer and F/A-18 Operational Test Director. His military experience includes flying over 140 hours in combat missions and managing various operational testing programs with substantial budgets.
Smesko is also involved in educational initiatives aimed at helping veterans transition into technology careers, participating in programs like BreakLine Education and Elite Meet. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in History from the United States Naval Academy.123
