Bridgette L. Smith 🦋
About Bridgette L. Smith 🦋
Bridgette L. Smith is a Limited Partner and Advisor at How Women Invest, with extensive roles in various venture capital firms and organizations. She has a strong background in journalism and has received numerous awards for her contributions to the field.
Current Roles at How Women Invest
Bridgette L. Smith serves as a Limited Partner and Advisor for Fund III, which has a capital of $100 million, at How Women Invest. She has been in this role since 2024, contributing her expertise to support the fund's objectives and initiatives.
Professional Experience and Ventures
Bridgette L. Smith holds multiple positions in various organizations as of 2024. She is a Board Advisor at Phoneado, a Venture Partner at Stealth and Aquillius Ventures, and a General Partner at BOLD Ventures. Additionally, she is the Regional Director for Silicon Valley at Global Woman Club and serves as a Consultant for New Roots Films. She also works as an Investment Consultant at US Capital.
Educational Background and Training
Bridgette L. Smith has an extensive educational background. She studied at Yale School of Management, completing the Women's Leadership Program in 2020. She is currently enrolled in the Alternative Investments program at Harvard Business School and the VC University at the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law. She also participated in the Executive Fellow - Independent Director Initiative at the same law school and completed Strategic Change Management at Kellogg Executive Education.
Awards and Recognition
Bridgette L. Smith has received over 100 prestigious global awards in journalism, including six Gracie Awards from the Alliance for Women in Media. She was also awarded a Silver World Medal from the New York Film and Television Festival for her contributions to journalism.
Leadership and Advisory Roles
Bridgette L. Smith acts as Chair of the Berkeley SkyDeck DEI Committee, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion in venture capital. She serves as a Portfolio Support Advisor to Capitalize VC, where she provides strategic guidance to startups. Her extensive experience in venture capital has led her to be recognized as a Board Advisor to multiple early-stage to mid-market startups.