Tim Smith

Tim Smith is a seasoned professional in entrepreneurship and design, currently serving as a guest lecturer at Stanford University Graduate School of Business and the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business. With extensive experience as a partner at Bee Partners, Tim focuses on supporting early-stage companies with deep market insights. Tim also holds board member positions at Sound Credit and WARP, and previously served on the board of O Inc., an AI and robotics technology company. Tim's background includes founding and leading the design firm applied.design and advising innovative startups like AxleHire and Ava.me. Tim earned a BS in Management Science and Marketing from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business.