Steve Smith

Steve Smith is an experienced entrepreneur and finance professional with a background in startups, fundraising, and business development.

With a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Arizona - Eller College of Management, Steve has a strong academic foundation in finance.

Throughout his career, Steve has held various roles in different organizations, including Senior Advisor at Lance Capital LLC, Director of Finance at Scepter, Managing Director at SPS Consultancy Inc., and CFO at Iteros, Inc.

His entrepreneurial spirit led him to found several companies like Fan Labz, Inc and GrabFan, where he served as Co-Founder and CEO.

Steve's expertise lies in consulting companies on fundraising strategies and supporting early-stage businesses in their growth through financing and business development.

He has a passion for nurturing the San Diego startup ecosystem and has actively worked with over 40 startups as an independent consultant in the past two years.

Steve's diverse experience also includes roles such as Director of Capital Markets at Fallingst Technologies LLC, Controller at CleanSpark LLC, Business Development at CyberArts, Financial Analyst at Wells Fargo Bank, and Tax Specialist at H&R Block.

With a strong educational background and hands-on experience in finance and entrepreneurship, Steve Smith continues to make a significant impact in the startup landscape.

Steve Smith's career showcases a blend of finance expertise, entrepreneurship, and a commitment to supporting startup growth and development.