D.K. Smith Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

The goal of Brooklyn Innovation's incubator is to help you build something impressive enough to interest later stage investors—and occasionally acquirers. Our accelerator program empowers startup founders and entrepreneurs to develop sustainable growth strategies and get funded via pitches that rise above the noise. We know the investor industry: how the.

The Brooklyn Angels is an investor group with a mission to provide financial and strategic partnerships to entrepreneurs in Brooklyn and the tri-state area. Our interest in companies goes beyond capital. We work with, and mentor the founders we invest in. Our ROI goes beyond dollars. We enjoy building businesses and seeing them succeed.

New York, NY, US

dxDigital revolutionized data rights management and security by transforming the $1 trillion data market. Core product is blockchain-agnostic distributed data rights management (control your IP) that works across industries, applications, storage systems, networks, and devices.

New York, NY, US

Secure, manage and monetize personal data, streaming video, phone metadata, music downloads and more on a revocable basis.

Performed due diligence, asset, and management analysis for M&A and VC firms. Responsible for analyzing business strategies; competitor and industry sub-sectors, and communicating with constituents (investors, founders and legal counsel). DD's financial division provided forensic accounting, risk analysis, and risk management services.

Developed customer acquisition, SEO and SEM strategies that generated targeted traffic, qualified leads, and maximized conversion into clients, customers, and donors. Led the digital marketing efforts of early-stage startups, reinvigorated marketing strategies of established companies, and generated marketing turnarounds on shoestring budgets.

Interim Chief Marketing Officer for startups in the Pioneer VC Incubator. Assessed internal capabilities, evaluated marketplaces, and prioritized strategies and tasks to position companies for growth. Instrumental in establishing high-performance companies by crafting marketing initiatives and determining optimal deployment of marketing investments.

Brooklyn, NY, US

Responsible for technology curriculum integration and developing student, faculty, and staff technology skill standards. Created professional development programs and evaluation processes. Led school-wide discussions on pedagogy and technology.

Created multimedia productions and marketing solutions. Directed multidisciplinary teams of creatives and producers. Clients included: General Motors, H.J. Russell & Company, Wilsons Leather, Boston Financial Group, and the American Podiatric Medical Association.

Created annual report and advertising images, and marketing communications solutions for the financial services, real estate, and high-tech industries. Clients included: Bank of Boston, Fidelity Investments, State Street Corporation, The Hartford, MassHousing, Bank of New England, Tutor Perini, Wang Labs, and Digital Equipment Corporation.

Managed all marketing activities for major consumer packaged goods brands, including: product positioning; new product development; sales initiatives; creative development; and advertising across all media. Worked closely with R&D to gain in-depth product knowledge to initiate line extensions, maximize sell-in initiatives, and increase lifecycle.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts, Photography

Certificate In Multimedia Technology

Advanced Regents Diploma