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Charles Smith
Venture Partner at Ataraxia Investor
New York, New York
Overview
Charles Smith is a Venture Partner at Ataraxia, with a background in strategic partnerships, digital media, and entrepreneurship. With experience as a founder of exfm and VP at Etsy Inc., he has successfully invested in notable companies like Wethos and Bark Technologies.
Work Experience
Venture Partner
2019 - Current
Ataraxia is an early-stage fund manager focused on helping people live longer and live better. Ataraxia currently manages two funds: Joyance Partners, investing in delightful moments, and SH2, investing in the science of Health and Happiness.
Ataraxia, an early stage fund manager focused on helping people live longer and live better.
Venture Partner
2015
Owner
2005
Founder
2010 - 2012
VP
2006 - 2009
Etsy is an e-commerce site and a smartphone application for buying and selling handmade and vintage items.
Raised $97,256,127.00 from Elliott Investment Management, Dragoneer Investment Group and TPG.
Vice President, Sales
2004 - 2005
EVP, Corporate Development and Planning
1996 - 2001
Circulation marketing manager
1995 - 1996
Merchandise Planner
1989 - 1994
Macy’s is a department store that retails fashion clothing, branded body care items, home decorations, and beauty products.
Raised $4,500,000,000.00 from JANA Partners.
Education
BA
1985 - 1989