Hugh Norton Smith
About Hugh Norton Smith
Hugh Norton Smith is a Co-Founder and Partner at Intersection Growth Partners, where he focuses on investments in fintech, crypto, and web3 companies. He has a background in executive search and has held various leadership roles in the financial and tech sectors.
Current Role at Intersection Growth Partners
Hugh Norton Smith serves as Co-Founder and Partner at Intersection Growth Partners, a position he has held since 2018. The firm is recognized for its investment strategy that aligns with clients by utilizing their own capital. Smith focuses on investments in fintech, crypto, and web3 companies, contributing to the firm's reputation in these sectors. He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Previous Experience in Executive Search
Prior to his current role, Smith worked at Russell Reynolds Associates as an Executive Search consultant from 2006 to 2010 in New York. He gained experience in identifying and recruiting top talent for various organizations. His career also includes a position as Associate at Sheffield Haworth from 2003 to 2006, where he worked in both New York and London.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Hugh Norton Smith co-founded and served as CEO of Shortlist from 2014 to 2016 in Palo Alto, CA. His entrepreneurial experience extends to his role as Director at Goldsmith & Co from 2010 to 2014 in New York. These positions contributed to his understanding of business operations and leadership in the tech industry.
Educational Background
Smith studied at the University of Sydney, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts from 1998 to 2001. He is currently pursuing a Master of Liberal Arts at Stanford University, expected to complete in 2026. His educational background supports his expertise in the fields of business and technology.