Michael Smith
Director/Board Member at BIG SKY GROWTH PARTNERS, INC.
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Network origin in Michael Smith first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Public Company | Specialty Stores | 159 |
Alumni Association of the University of Virginia
 Alumni Association of the University of Virginia Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Alumni Association of the University of Virginia assists and encourages relation between alumni and students. The company was founded on July 4, 1838 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 50 |
| Public Company | Specialty Stores | 41 | |
| Public Company | Office Equipment/Supplies | 37 | |
| Public Company | Apparel/Footwear Retail | 33 | |
Homebrew Management LLC
 Homebrew Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Homebrew Management LLC (Homebrew Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Satya Patel and Hunter Walk. The firm is headquartered in Burlingame, California.
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| Holding Company | Investment Managers | 16 |
Stitch Fix UK Ltd.
 Stitch Fix UK Ltd. Internet RetailRetail Trade Part of Stitch Fix, Inc., Stitch Fix UK Ltd. is an online clothing store based in London, UK. The British company operates online clothing stores. The private company was founded in 2018 by Katrina Lake and she has been the CEO since then.
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| Subsidiary | Internet Retail | 10 |
Food52, Inc.
 Food52, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Food52, Inc. operates an online community platform that shares cookbooks and recipes. It also offers cookware shopping. The company was founded by Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs in 2009 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
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| Holding Company | Internet Software/Services | 9 |
| Private Company | Financial Conglomerates | 6 | |
Table22, Inc.
 Table22, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Table22, Inc. is a software company that helps restaurants generate revenue and build stable, durable revenue by launching a subscription with them. The company is based in New York, NY and Austin, TX. The company offers a full-suite of purpose-built software for running a successful program, from e-commerce to order management, and payments to guest comms. The company was founded by Samuel W. Bernstein, who has been the CEO since incorporation.
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| Holding Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 3 |
Imperfect Foods, Inc.
 Imperfect Foods, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Imperfect Foods, Inc. produces and sells fruits and vegetables through a software application. It delivers regular mixed and organic mixed boxes to homes and offices. The company was founded by Benjamin Simon, Ron Clark, and Benjamin Chesler on August 8, 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | 3 |
Mayvenn, Inc.
 Mayvenn, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Mayvenn, Inc. sells hair extensions through a network of stylists-cum-brand ambassadors. The firm provides each stylist with their own personalized e-commerce site. It specializes in virgin straight, kinky straight, virgin body wave, loose wave, water wave, deep wave, virgin curly, dyed virgin hair, and virgin closures. The company was founded by Taylor Wang and Dilshan Imira in 2012 and is headquartered Oakland, CA.
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| Holding Company | Other Consumer Services | 3 |
Via Customers, Inc.
 Via Customers, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Via Customers, Inc. develops software applications for customer relationship management. The company by Tejas Konduru and Gregory J. Woodfield and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 2 |
Felt Maps Inc
 Felt Maps Inc Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Felt Maps Inc operates as a collaborative mapping tool. The company is based in Walnut, CA. The company was founded by Sam Hashemi, Can Duruk.
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| Holding Company | Internet Software/Services | 2 |
Footwork Management LLC
 Footwork Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Footwork Management LLC (Footwork Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by Nikhil Basu Trivedi and Mike C Smith. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 1 |
Cradlewise, Inc.
 Cradlewise, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Cradlewise, Inc. is a company that offers a smart crib with a built-in baby monitor and sleep-tracking features. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. The crib is designed to detect a baby's wake-up signs and automatically starts bouncing to soothe the baby back to sleep. Cradlewise offers a free trial for 100 nights and various payment methods to help customers save more. The company was founded by Radhika Patil and Bharath Patil.
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| Holding Company | Specialty Stores | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Michael Smith via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| BED BATH & BEYOND INC. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| BEST BUY CO., INC. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker)
 Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| THE GAP, INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | Home Improvement Chains | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY | Household/Personal Care | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION | Wireless Telecommunications | Chief Executive Officer Sales & Marketing | |
| WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. | Specialty Stores | Director of Finance/CFO Sales & Marketing | |
Carnegie Mellon University
 Carnegie Mellon University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Carnegie Mellon University is an American school that operates as a college or university. It is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | College/University | Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin | |
Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
 Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
| TARGET CORPORATION | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal Compliance Officer | |
Google LLC
 Google LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Google LLC engages in the operation of internet portal and search index website. It provides online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, and software solutions. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on September 4, 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Internet Software/Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| WAL-MART DE MÉXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
| BLUE NILE INC | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Sales & Marketing Chief Executive Officer Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer General Counsel | |
Linden Research, Inc.
 Linden Research, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Linden Research, Inc. engages in the development and operation of virtual world platform Second Life. It also involves in registered money services business under the Tilia platform. The company was founded by Philip Rosedale in 1999 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Notre Dame | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| QVC GROUP (LIBERTY INTERACTIVE CORPORATION) | Broadcasting | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Lotame Solutions, Inc.
 Lotame Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Lotame Solutions, Inc. operates as a data management platform for publishers and marketers. Its solutions include audience optimizer, cross device, data exchange, data stream, insights, smart TV audiences and syndicate. The company was founded by Andrew Monfried in 2006 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
UNIQLO Co., Ltd.
 UNIQLO Co., Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Uniqlo Co., Ltd. manufactures and supplies men and women's apparel and accessories. It operates retail stores under the UNIQLO brand. Its products include shirts, tops, sweatshirts, sweatpants, sleepwears, underwears, socks, and polos. The company was founded on September 2, 1974 and is headquartered in Yamaguchi, Japan. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Jelli, Inc.
 Jelli, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Jelli, Inc. engages in the provision of cloud-based advertisement platform. Its solutions include RadioSpot and Spotplan, which some of the broadcasters and advertisers in the audio marketplace is using. The company was founded by Michael Dougherty and Jateen Parekh in 2009 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Bain & Co., Inc.
 Bain & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Consultant / Advisor | |
Gordon Brothers Group LLC
 Gordon Brothers Group LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Gordon Brothers Group LLC engages in the provision of advisory, restructuring, and investment solutions. The firm?s services include evaluations, dispositions, operations and investments. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Sam's West, Inc.
 Sam's West, Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade Sam's West, Inc. operates a membership warehouse club. The firm offers jewelry, electronics, organic foods, choice meats, and beauty items. The company was founded by Sam Walton in 1983 and is headquartered in Bentonville, AR. | Department Stores | Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer | |
The Boston Consulting Group, Inc.
 The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
American Bar Association
 American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Banana Republic LLC
 Banana Republic LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Banana Republic LLC retails clothing and accessories for men, women and children. It operates a web site through which it distributes its products. The company was founded by Mel Ziegler and Patricia Ziegler in 1978 and is headquartered in Grove City, OH. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | President President | |
World Business Chicago
 World Business Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services World Business Chicago provides economic data and statistical assistance services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Retail Industry Leaders Association
 Retail Industry Leaders Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Retail Industry Leaders Association operates a membership organization for retailers. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
The Chicago Network
 The Chicago Network Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Network provides a forum to support and counsel for member careers and to raise awareness of professional, political and social issues faced by women. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
The Economic Club of Chicago
 The Economic Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Economic Club of Chicago provides platform to discuss economic, business and social issues. The company was founded by Lucius Teter in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago
 YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago engages in the social enterprise services. It aims to eliminate racism; empower women; and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. It offers sexual violence and support; early childhood; and economic empowerment services. The company was founded on December 12, 1876 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Services to the Health Industry | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| GRUBHUB INC. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| CHEWY, INC. | Internet Retail | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Rad Power Bikes, Inc.
 Rad Power Bikes, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Rad Power Bikes LLC engages in the provision of electric bike. It offers accessories, replacement parts, merchandises, and gift cards. The company was founded by Mike Radenbaugh, Marimar White-Espin and Ty Collins in 2007 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Motor Vehicles | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Global Alzheimer's Platform Foundation, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | ||
Zulily LLC
 Zulily LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Zulily LLC operates an online shopping site. It offers clothing, shoes, home decor, toys, and gifts. The company was founded by Darrell Cavens and Mark C. Vadon in 2009 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Founder Chief Executive Officer | |
Cosmetic Executive Women, Inc.
 Cosmetic Executive Women, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cosmetic Executive Women, Inc. conducts events to develop careers and knowledge in the beauty industry. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Quaker Foods & Beverages Co.
 Quaker Foods & Beverages Co. Food RetailRetail Trade Part of PepsiCo, Inc., Quaker Foods & Beverages Co. operates grocery stores. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. | Food Retail | President Sales & Marketing |
Statistics
International
| United States | 47 |
| Mexico | 2 |
| Japan | 2 |
Sectoral
| Retail Trade | 18 |
| Commercial Services | 10 |
| Consumer Services | 9 |
| Technology Services | 5 |
| Consumer Durables | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 453 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 171 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 108 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 67 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 59 |
Most connected contacts
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| Michelle Collins | 53 |
| J. Gurley | 38 |
| Lawrence Jackson | 29 |
| Doug French | 27 |
| Mary Dillon | 23 |
| Candace Matthews | 23 |
| Sharon McCollam | 23 |
| Catherine Ann Halligan | 21 |
| Satya Patel | 21 |
| George Mrkonic | 21 |
| Roger Corbett | 20 |
| Jodi Caro | 19 |
| Michael Lincoln | 18 |
| Nikhil Basu Trivedi | 18 |
| Paul Ferris | 17 |
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