Marc Smookler

Marc Smookler is an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader with extensive experience across multiple sectors. Currently serving as Managing Partner at Phoenix.co since January 2021, Smookler is instrumental in building and revitalizing ideas, products, and brands. As the Founder and Board Member of Sake Social, the leading online retailer for premium Japanese sake in the U.S., Smookler has created a hub for information and collaboration on sake. Additionally, Smookler is a Partner and Investor at Capital Factory, a mentor with Techstars, and has held advisory and board roles in various startups including IdealSpot and VidGrid. With a background in Corporate Finance and Accounting from the University of Minnesota, Smookler has consistently leveraged their expertise to drive growth and success in emerging businesses.