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Stefan Smith

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Founder & Principal Advisor at Bismuth Advisory
📍 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Stefan is the Founder and Principal Advisor at Bismuth Advisory, where he helps SME owners enhance operational efficiency and achieve sustainable growth. With a PhD in Chemical Engineering and an MBA from Monash University, he has a diverse background in R&D, strategic projects, and operations management. People frequently describe him as having exceptional leadership and strong analytical abilities.

Outside of his advisory work, Stefan is a passionate rally co-driver, a sport he loves for the absolute trust required between driver and co-driver. He recently announced he will be joining nvrlft racing for the 2026 season, highlighting his commitment to this high-adrenaline sport.

He has published 17 academic papers and holds a patent from his earlier research career.

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Experience
2 Years
Current Role
Founder & Principal Advisor
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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SME Growth
He founded Bismuth Advisory specifically to help SME owners bridge the gap between good advice and actual implementation to foster business growth.
Rally Co-Driving
Announced he is joining nvrlft racing as a co-driver for the 2026 season, a passion he pursues for the challenge and absolute trust it requires.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Founder & Principal Advisor
Bismuth Advisory
6-2025 - 9-2025
Director | Business Advisor
Trusted Advisor Network
9-2024 - 3-2025
Business Operations Manager
Anitech Pty Ltd
8-2023 - 8-2024
General Manager
Basic Expert
11-2021 - 10-2022
Head of Strategic Projects
DiviGas
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Education
2020 - 2021
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Monash Business School
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Monash University
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