Profile
Ian Smith is the founder of Kindle Magazine, which was founded in 2008.
He is currently the Chairman of Southgate Co. LP, Managing Director of Hillcrest Holdings, Inc. since 2017, and a Board Member of Converged Security Solutions LLC since 2018 and yWhales LLC since 2022.
Mr. Smith was previously the Marketing Director at Fire Pixie Entertainment in 2006.
He received his undergraduate degree from Wesleyan University in 2005 and his MBA from Cornell Johnson School in 2014.
Ian Smith active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Hillcrest Holdings, Inc.
 Hillcrest Holdings, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Hillcrest Holdings Inc (Hillcrest Holdings) is a private equity firm founded in 1955. The firm is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Lowa. | Private Equity Investor | 2017-05-31 |
yWhales LLC
 yWhales LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance yWhales LLC is a company that combines a deep understanding of emerging web3 tech with business know-how to advise, build, and grow new and existing businesses that aim to capitalize on web3 opportunities. The company is based in Creve Coeur, MO. The company's vision is to harness the power of passionate individuals to shape how the world works and connects on a scale. The company's core philosophies are collaboration, transparency, and education. The company was founded by Jay Steinback, Zemfira Khisaeva, Mia Murphy, Ross Toohey. Jay Steinback has been the CEO since incorporation. | Director/Board Member | 2022-05-31 |
| Southgate Co. LP | Chairman | - |
Converged Security Solutions LLC
 Converged Security Solutions LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Converged Security Solutions LLC engages in the provision of managed security solutions spanning cyber and physical security. It offers converged security solutions, physical security systems, cyber risk quantification, managed security services, and cybersecurity operations. The company was founded in September 2018 and is headquartered in Reston, VA. | Director/Board Member | 2018-08-31 |
Former positions of Ian Smith
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| Kindle Magazine | Founder | 2010-05-31 |
| Fire Pixie Entertainment | Sales & Marketing | 2006-07-31 |
Training of Ian Smith
| Wesleyan University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Cornell Johnson School /Col/ | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 6 |
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| Southgate Co. LP | |
Hillcrest Holdings, Inc.
Hillcrest Holdings, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Hillcrest Holdings Inc (Hillcrest Holdings) is a private equity firm founded in 1955. The firm is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Lowa. | Finance |
Converged Security Solutions LLC
Converged Security Solutions LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Converged Security Solutions LLC engages in the provision of managed security solutions spanning cyber and physical security. It offers converged security solutions, physical security systems, cyber risk quantification, managed security services, and cybersecurity operations. The company was founded in September 2018 and is headquartered in Reston, VA. | Technology Services |
yWhales LLC
yWhales LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance yWhales LLC is a company that combines a deep understanding of emerging web3 tech with business know-how to advise, build, and grow new and existing businesses that aim to capitalize on web3 opportunities. The company is based in Creve Coeur, MO. The company's vision is to harness the power of passionate individuals to shape how the world works and connects on a scale. The company's core philosophies are collaboration, transparency, and education. The company was founded by Jay Steinback, Zemfira Khisaeva, Mia Murphy, Ross Toohey. Jay Steinback has been the CEO since incorporation. | Finance |
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| Fire Pixie Entertainment |
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