AJ Smith

AJ Smith is an experienced professional currently serving as the Director of Community & Growth at Outlander VC, where responsibilities include sourcing and selecting promising founders. AJ is also a Venture Partner and Co-Founder at LvlUp Ventures, contributing to the development of a future-focused early-stage venture ecosystem. As the owner of AJ Smith Music, AJ has gained recognition for viral music, notably the song "We're All Gonna Die," which has amassed millions of streams. Previous roles include Business Consultant at Bespoken Brand Consultants, where AJ facilitated over $100M in investments and grants, Vice President of Technology at INVESTMENT POD, LLC, leading innovations in digital wealth management, and Chief Technology Officer at Jozii, overseeing technical development. AJ holds a Master’s Degree and a Bachelor’s Degree from New York University, complemented by early career experiences at VERISIGN and Naval Research Laboratory.