Victoria Smith
About Victoria Smith
With 10+ years of operator experience in early-stage industries, including founder experience and corporate innovation, I bring a holistic perspective to early stage investing. Today I am focused on sustainability, productivity, & urbanization solutions for AEC and the built environment. I especially love pre-seed and defining the frameworks that make creative ideas and game-changing solutions profitable. I work with founders and corporate partners to set goals, define stage gates, architect people, programs, and ideas, connect individuals with the right resources and funding opportunities, define GTM strategies, and gather, organize, and analyze data to tell a story. I am the Investment Lead for North America at Zacua Ventures, the only early stage, global venture capital firm investing in startups that are solving the biggest challenges facing the construction industry. I have also served as Startup Success Mentor with Think Creative, providing global coaching and mentoring services for international founders looking to enter US markets. I am the Founding Chapter Leader for NYC Women in Construction Tech, a community dedicated to creating opportunities and developing relationships for women driving innovation in construction. I also serves as Board Member with the Society for Construction Solutions NYC Chapter, and have previously served as a mentor with Formwork Labs, and as a panel judge for KiwiTech Female Founders Demo Day. I am motivated to leave a legacy of opportunity and responsible technology through creating and working alongside others, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups in #tech #aec and #vc.