Ian Smith

Ian Smith, CFA, is currently the Managing Director at Hillcrest Holdings, Inc., where they lead the family's diversification strategy through acquisitions and direct investments. Ian earned an MBA with distinction from Cornell University's Johnson Business School, focusing on finance and strategy, and holds a B.A. in economics from Wesleyan University. Their diverse professional background includes roles as a Partner/CFO at Axis Mundi Collective and Marketing Director at Fire Pixie Entertainment, as well as experience in performing arts as a dancer with CAPACITOR PERFORMANCE. Additionally, Ian serves as a board member for Converged Security Solutions and yWhales and holds the position of Chairman of the Board at SouthGate Companies.