Richard Smith

Overview

Richard Smith is a Founding Partner at Mosaic General Partnership[1], a venture capital firm that leads early stage investments and participates in select growth stage deals[2]. Smith's career spans the finance, venture capital, technology and sports industries[2]. Prior to founding Mosaic General Partnership in March 2021[3], Smith held several roles at LinkedIn, including Director of Business Development from April 2020 to September 2021, where Smith managed a team running product partnerships and developer communities[5]. Smith previously worked at URX, a mobile advertising company acquired by Pinterest in 2016, serving as Head of Business Development and Partnerships[9]. Smith also held a Platform role at First Round Capital from January 2012 to April 2014[10]. Smith holds a B.S. in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Southern California[11].

Career history

1. Founding PartnerMar 2021 to presentMosaic General Partnership
2. NZHostJan 2021 to presentNine Zero Plus | 90+
3. Director, Business DevelopmentApr 2020 to Sep 2021LinkedIn
4. Senior Business Development ManagerJan 2018 to Mar 2020LinkedIn
5. Business Development ManagerSep 2016 to Dec 2017LinkedIn
6. U(Director, Business OperationsJan 2016 to May 2016URX (acquired by Pinterest)
7. U(Head of Business Development and PartnershipsApr 2014 to Dec 2015URX (acquired by Pinterest)
8. PlatformJan 2012 to Apr 2014First Round Capital

Education

1. B.S., Business Administration and Finance2003 - 2007University of Southern California
2. TTThe Thacher School1999 - 2003