Wyatt Smith

Wyatt Smith has a diverse work experience spanning numerous industries. Wyatt is currently the Founder & CEO of UpSmith, a position they have held since November 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Fellow at On Deck from February 2021 to October 2021. Before that, Wyatt held a significant role at Uber where they served as the Head of Business Development for Elevate, Uber's aerial ridesharing business unit. During their time at Uber from 2017 to March 2021, Wyatt led successful efforts to catalyze over $5 billion in industry investments and form partnerships to accelerate the global electric air taxi market. Wyatt played a key role in securing a deal with Joby Aviation, which listed on the NYSE in August 2021 at a valuation of $6 billion, including a significant stake for Uber. Prior to their role at Uber, Wyatt worked as a Consultant at McKinsey & Company from 2015 to 2017. Wyatt also has experience in the education sector, having worked as a High School Social Studies Teacher for Teach for America from 2011 to 2013. Before that, they served as a Michael B. Keegan Traveling Fellow at Vanderbilt University from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, Wyatt has worked as a Research Analyst for the State of Tennessee in 2009 and as a Consultant at Accelerator in 2008.

Wyatt Smith holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Harvard Business School. Prior to their MBA, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Vanderbilt University, with a major in Human & Organizational Development and Political Science. No specific start or end years were provided for either of their educational experiences.