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Marshall Smith

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Board Advisor at GiftofCollege
📍 Los Angeles, California, United States

Marshall Smith is an investor and operator, serving as a General Partner at Steamwork Ventures and a Fractional COO for financial services and Fintech startups. An alumnus of the University of Rhode Islands College of Business, he specializes in early-stage SaaS, Health, Wealth, and Sustainability ventures, focusing on operational improvements.

Outside of work, Marshall is family-oriented and active, enjoying time with his wife, children, and dog at the beach or park. His personal interests include watching sports, practicing yoga, snowboarding, and playing in a weekly basketball league in the Los Angeles area.

As a COO for a Los Angeles-based firm, he helped increase Assets Under Management (AUM) by 223% within a five-year period.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Board Advisor
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Startup Fundraising
Frequently posts advice for founders on the fundraising process, including types of investment vehicles and what to expect when meeting with investors.
Operational Efficiency
As a Fractional COO, he focuses on helping startups build out their operational infrastructure, systems, and processes to drive growth and improve business operations.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Board Advisor
GiftofCollege
7-2021
General Partner
Steamwork Ventures
10-2019
Founder/Chief Activation Officer/Fractional COO
Practical Activation
2-2021 - 3-2024
Angel Investor
Tech Coast Angels
2-2021 - 12-2022
Due Diligence Committee
Tech Coast Angels
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Education
2003 - 2006
B.S.
University of Rhode Island - College of Business
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