Mike Smith
UnclaimedCurrent Firm
Footwork
Focus
Consumer, Enterprise
About Mike Smith
Mike Smith is a former Walmart.com COO and Stitch Fix executive who uses a "Pity City" concept—giving himself short, defined periods to feel disappointed after setbacks before quickly moving toward the next opportunity—and openly shares how being passed over for Walmart US CEO became one of the best things that happened to him. He requires culture and values discussions before Footwork writes checks, drawing from Berkeley Haas organizational frameworks he used to scale Stitch Fix from a handful of employees to thousands, and positions himself as able to "sit in the COO seat" with founders on operational topics rather than providing purely financial guidance.
Focus Areas
Investment Stage
Investment Profile
Mike Smith is a Co-Founder and General Partner , Footwork at Footwork, based in San Francisco, CA.
Mike's investment focus spans Consumer, Enterprise, AI, Fintech, SaaS, primarily investing at the Seed, Series A stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mike Smith?
Mike Smith is a Co-Founder and General Partner , Footwork at Footwork, based in San Francisco, CA. Their investment focus includes Consumer, Enterprise, AI.
What does Mike Smith invest in?
Mike Smith focuses on investments in Consumer, Enterprise, AI, Fintech, SaaS through Footwork. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
What firm is Mike Smith at?
Mike Smith is currently at Footwork, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, serving as Co-Founder and General Partner , Footwork.
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