Mike Smith

Mike Smith is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in startup growth and investment. Currently serving as Chair of CEO Tech Forum since August 2018, Mike facilitates discussions on company growth and leadership among emerging Arkansas startup founders. As Managing Member of Gravity Ventures Arkansas since November 2010, Mike oversees a member-managed angel fund focused on seed and early-stage investments across various industries. Additionally, Mike has served as Managing Member at Lighthouse Advisors since December 2007, providing independent advice to small and middle-market businesses. Mike also contributed as an Advisor to Innovate Arkansas until January 2024 and held the position of Senior Vice President at Stephens Inc. from June 1990 to November 2003. Mike holds an MBA in Finance from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and a BA in Economics from Duke University.