Founder
Brian Smith
Founder @American Bars, @Blue Sand Group Worked as a trial attorney in Texas, Colorado & New York. Founded several startups.
Founder @American Bars, @Blue Sand Group Worked as a trial attorney in Texas, Colorado & New York. Founded several startups.
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Experience
Founder
Employee
Education
About
Achievements
From the business perspective, I started my first company (EconoBox) during my freshman year of college. This company was later turned over to my parents as a retirement gift and sold for over 2.5M. I also have started several other companies and recently two tech startups: American Bars & The Ad Auditor.
Personally, I am very proud to be a father of three terrific daughters and a veteran.
Describe the most impressive thing you've done.
Skills
What I'm Looking For
Generally, I am focused in the technology industry, specifically when it comes to cloud based applications. I believe our future sits in this area. Interactivity and instantaneous response is paramount to the success of a business.
Describe what you're looking for in a company.
Locations
Q&A
What's the most useful business-related book you've ever read?
How to Win Friends & Influence People
What's your favorite non-business book?
Complete Stories of William Shakespeare
If money were not an issue, what would you be doing right now?
I would become an Angel Investor and help brilliant young entrepreneurs push the envelope.
What words of advice would you give your younger self?
Wow...so many things! But, the one thing that stands out is to be true to yourself and not to be overly concerned as to what other people think.
What's the most creative thing you've ever done?
I created a giant peace sign about the size of a football field in the Middle East in the middle of a snow field.
Which founders or startups do you most admire?
Steve Jobs, Richard Branson, Mark Cuban, Elon Musk
What's your super power?
I have a very good intuition for people.
What's the best way for people to get in touch with you?
Email: [email protected]
Cell Phone: 562.290.9017
Office: 800.303.8803 x 111
What words of wisdom do you live by?
“Just keep being true to yourself, if you're passionate about something go for it. Don't sacrifice anything, just have fun.” ― Blake Lewis
What aspects of your work are you most passionate about?
I love to create new products and solve problems, but I also really enjoy making them successful.
What was the most impactful class you took in school?
Literary Criticism -- It helped me learn to think critically.
What's something you wish you had done years earlier?
Learned to meditate.
What's an obstacle you've overcome?
I was able to put myself through college and law school without any financial support. And, I started a company and had a successful exit while doing it.
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