Emily Smith

Emily Smith is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the music and creative industries. Currently serving as an Idea Accelerator Builder at Builders + Backers since June 2023, Emily plays a crucial role in helping early-stage entrepreneurs develop their ideas. As a Music Content Specialist at 1021 Creative and Co-Founder/Managing Partner at 4Bits Records, Emily collaborates with notable clients such as Amazon and Apple while supporting artists from Gainesville and beyond. Additionally, Emily holds the position of Artist Relations Manager at SPIRIT HOUSE RECORDS, LLC. Previous roles include Evergreen Content Writer at Entertainment Weekly and Senior Podcast Producer/Host at BreakThru Radio, where a successful 16-year tenure concluded in August 2021. Emily earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunications-Production from the University of Florida.