Our team

Leighton J. Smith is a seasoned CFO, start-up mentor, and board member with 25+ years of experience in finance, business strategy, and investment. A trusted advisor and angel investor, he has helped start-ups optimize their financial operations and raise over $100 million since 2015. With international experience across four continents, Leighton has worked in Automobile, Technology, Software, Blockchain, Real Estate, FinTech, and more. He was hand-selected to relocate to Silicon Valley as a divisional CFO for a leading German software company, demonstrating his expertise in scaling businesses and managing high-growth financial strategies. His contributions extend beyond finance, as he is the primary author of an AI software patent and has successfully led business development and sales initiatives. Leighton is known for his measured risk-taking and business enablement mindset, a rare trait in finance and accounting. His ability to bridge financial strategy with innovation has made him a sought-after leader among entrepreneurs, investors, and executives looking to take their businesses to the next level.