Also Capital
Colin Smith is VP of Station Engineering at Vast, working on artificial gravity for space stations. Colin is also a Venture Partner at Also Capital, investing in early-stage companies. Previously, Colin was a Sr. Propulsion Engineer at SpaceX, specializing in starship batteries and actuation systems. Colin led the Crew Dragon Propulsion Components team and designed liquid rocket engine components. Before that, Colin conducted research on robotic jellyfish at Virginia Tech and interned at Jordan & Skala Engineers. Colin holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science from Virginia Tech.
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Also Capital
Exceptional early talent is the greatest leading indicator of a company’s potential. We identify it and lean in at the earliest stages. We invest pre-seed through Series B in founders who: (+) Are magnets for top-tier talent (+) Have the clear, pragmatic vision needed to build a world-changing company, and (+)Are a ton of fun to be around We blend the network of a top-tier fund with the value-add of your most impactful angel. We tailor founder support to optimize for impact. We can be high touch, high energy, or write a check and get out of the way.