Managing Partner – Product & Technology; Executive Committee Member
As Managing Partner of TechCXO’s Product & Technology Practice, Greg Smith empowers his team to operate with an executive mindset, focusing on strategic business objectives and measurable results. With 20+ years of experience in technology leadership, he applies technology strategically to build long-term business value. Greg’s methodical approach ensures processes, IT direction, and technology choices align with the specific needs and budget constraints of each client.
As a technology executive who thinks like a CEO, Greg delivers disciplined execution and organizational focus, helping companies prioritize high-impact initiatives. His leadership enables organizations to leverage technology as a true business driver.
In addition, Greg has led over 200 Technical Due Diligence reviews, providing critical insights for investors and acquiring companies across diverse industries and technology stacks.
Career and Client Engagement Highlights:
CTO/COO, eVerifile – Led the redevelopment of multiple legacy platforms into a single, modern application with integrations to multiple data providers and Class 1 railroads. Later returned as COO at the principal investor’s request to refocus the company on its core competency during leadership transitions.
CEO/Co-founder, Message Gears – Identified a startup opportunity within a larger public company, negotiating a deal to spin off with four employees, several marquee customers, and $1M in non-equity funding. Message Gears is an ATDC graduate company still operating today.
Founder/Principal Consultant, DevHealth Consulting – Worked with over 30 companies across diverse technologies and business models, developing expertise in identifying and solving early-to-mid-stage technical and operational challenges. This experience enables Greg to quickly assess situations and execute decisive action plans.
Co-founder/CTO, Magnet Communications – Grew a company from 4 people with $0 revenue to 130 people with $26M in revenue. Magnet, an ATDC graduate company, achieved a successful exit through acquisition by Digital Insight and, subsequently Intuit.
Software Engineer with a degree in Computer Engineering from Auburn University, providing Greg with the solid technical foundation essential for guiding product development companies.