Ken Smith

Trailblazer
DISC Type : ID

Operating Partner at Renovus Capital Partners

Greater Phoenix Area, United States

Overview

Ken Smith is an Operating Partner at Renovus Capital Partners, a private equity firm, and serves as a CEO, board member, and strategic advisor. He has a proven history of leading organizations, shaping strategy, and accelerating growth, particularly within the technology and telecommunications sectors. Colleagues describe him as a visionary, authentic, and ethical leader.

Outside of his professional roles, Ken is deeply committed to philanthropy through his long-term involvement with the non-profit Risers 4 Rett. He has a lifelong passion for the outdoors and fly fishing, which he cultivated while growing up in Utah and now channels into his charitable fundraising efforts in Colorado.

He has been involved with the non-profit Risers 4 Rett for nearly a decade, using fly fishing events to fund a medical clinic.

Personality Overview

Informal

Charismatic

Assertive

They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.  They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship. They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Growth
His career is focused on driving transformational change and designing sustainable strategies that accelerate profitable growth, often in partnership with private equity firms.
Leadership Mentorship
He explicitly states a passion for working with executives to unlock their potential and mentor the next generation of leaders.
CX Technology
As the former CEO of InflowCX, a contact center solutions provider, and through his posts, he shows a clear interest in customer experience technology.

Media Appearances

Ken has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Operating Partner at Renovus Capital Partners
7-2025
Board Member at DataServ
5-2025
Chairman, Nom/Gov at Liveops, Inc.
1-2024
Board Member at Liveops, Inc.
11-2023
Founder at The Advisory Collective, LLC

Education

Languages (Spanish) from University of Utah
Education details unavailable from University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

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Exp : 2 Location : Greater Phoenix Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Operating Partner at Renovus Capital Partners
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Insights For Selling To Ken

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established

DONT's

  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ken is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ken

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ken move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Ken take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Ken

Personality Compatibility


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