Eric Garland

Eric Garland is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience in the venture capital sector. As Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Smash Capital since January 2022 and Founder of Smash Ventures since 2018, Eric leads investments in later-stage consumer internet and software companies, prioritizing the development of generational brands. In addition to venture capital, Eric serves as a Nonprofit Instigator and Organizer for Save the Tiles, a community initiative focused on assisting homeowners affected by a fire in a mountain town. Eric also contributes to the University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism as an Advisory Board Member and holds a position on the National Advisory Council for the COUSE Foundation. As an active investor, Eric is involved with several startups, including MagicSchool AI, Read AI, Pearl, Ovoko \ RRR.LT, and Timeleft. Eric's educational background includes degrees from Rice University and Brown University, as well as attendance at St. John's School.