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Martin Smith
Founder at Justmeans
Martin Smith is a prominent entrepreneur and social innovator who co-founded StartingBloc in 2002.13 As one of the founders of StartingBloc, Smith played a key role in creating a leadership development program that has since grown to include over 3,100 leaders from 56 countries around the world.1
Professional Background
Smith's career spans various entrepreneurial and leadership roles:
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Co-founder of StartingBloc: Established in 2002, StartingBloc began as a platform for exploring social entrepreneurship and has evolved into a broader social impact organization.12
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Founder and CEO of Justmeans: In 2007, Smith founded Justmeans, a SaaS platform company focused on CSR and ESG strategies for major corporations.2
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Chair of the Board at 3BL Media: Took on this role in 2011.2
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Chief Revenue Officer at Noodle: Served in this position from 2013.2
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Venture Partner at NextGen Venture Partners: Joined in 2016, investing in companies like Carta, Mercury, and Co-Learn.2
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Co-founder of The Ownership Economy: In 2022, Smith co-founded this fund and thought leadership platform focused on new models of ownership and governance.2
Education
Martin Smith's educational background includes:
- PhD Candidate: Currently pursuing a doctorate in Governance and Policy Analysis at the United Nations University-MERIT.2
- MBA: Graduated from Harvard Business School.2
- BA in Economics: Obtained from the University of Chicago.2
Current Endeavors
As of 2024, Martin Smith is involved in several ventures:
- Co-host of @ownereconomy
- Chair and Founder of @commonshare_
- PhD Fellow at @unumerit4
Throughout his career, Smith has demonstrated a commitment to social innovation, leadership development, and exploring new paradigms in business and governance.
