Brigitte Smith

Brigitte Smith is a leader in high-growth technology-based businesses and venture capital, with a career spanning several decades. They founded and currently manage GBS Venture Partners, an Australian life science venture capital firm. Brigitte has held numerous non-executive director roles at companies such as Viveve, Inc., Neurovance, and AllVascular, contributing to advancements in women's health, innovative medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. They also serve on investment committees for Social Ventures Australia and Kiwi Innovation Network, focusing on impactful investments. Brigitte holds a degree in Biochemical Engineering from the University of Melbourne and an MBA from Harvard Business School.