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Rick Smith
Founder of Crosscut
Los Angeles County, California
Overview
Rick Smith is a Venture Capitalist based in Los Angeles County, California, with a background in private equity, corporate development, and mergers. He is the Founder and Managing Director of Crosscut and has a track record of successful investments in companies like Retina AI and Extend, focusing on sectors such as TransportationTech and Consumer Health.
With a JD from Harvard Law School and experience as Managing Director at Palomar Ventures and SunAmerica, Rick Smith has built a strong reputation in the industry for his expertise in venture financing, strategic partnerships, and entrepreneurship, making impactful investments in promising startups in various sectors.
Work Experience
Founder and Managing Director
2008 - Current
Seed-stage venture capital firm looking to invest $1-3 million in early-stage companies with hyper-growth potential.
Managing Director
2000 - 2006
Managing Director
1996 - 2000
Founded the venture capital investing practice at SunAmerica; involved in several corporate acquisitions and other special projects working with Eli Broad, Jay Wintrob and Marc Gamsin, among others.