Cody Smith

Cody Smith is a seasoned professional with diverse expertise in product strategy and research, currently leading the product team at Grandstand, a startup focused on AI-powered creator tools for athletes and fans. Previously, Cody served as a Senior Researcher at Patreon, driving strategic initiatives for the relaunch of the mobile app and creator platform, and worked at Dropbox where research and product strategy efforts significantly contributed to the company’s growth in new verticals. Additionally, Cody has provided consulting services to Fortune 500 executives at Infosys Consulting and delivered experience research for major clients at NBBJ Design. Early career experience includes research in the clean-tech sector and academic contributions at Western Washington University, where Cody earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Audio Engineering.