Dylan Smith (businessman)
Dylan C. Smith is the co-founder and Chief Financial Officer of Box.[2]
Dylan C. Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born | 34–35[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Duke University |
| Occupation | Chief Financial Officer of Box |
| Known for | Co-founder of Box |
Early life
Smith graduated from Duke University with a Bachelor's degree in economics.[3] While at Duke, Smith was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon.[4]
Career
In 2005, while in college, Smith co-founded Box, along with childhood friend Aaron Levie. Smith invested $20,000 of online poker earnings as seed capital into the company.[5] Smith took a year off from Duke to focus on the company before returning to finish his degree, while still serving as CFO.
Personal
Smith appeared on a 3rd-season episode of reality tv dating show The Millionaire Matchmaker, which aired in 2010.[6][7]
Smith married Yael Goshen in 2013.[7]
References
- Cassidy, Mike (17 February 2011). "Cassidy: Silicon Valley start-ups provide their own education". San Jose Mercury News. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
- "Box Leadership: Executive Team and Board of Directors". Box. Retrieved 2019-09-05.
- "Dylan Smith". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2019-09-05.
- Sigma Phi Epsilon (2011-09-01). Sigma Phi Epsilon Journal. The Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. The Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity.
- "Box: The Path From Arrington's Backyard To A Billion Dollar Business". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2019-09-05.
- "Hillel and Dylan". Bravo TV Official Site. 2010-04-06. Retrieved 2019-09-05.
- Stone, Madeline (26 April 2015). "The cofounder and CFO of Box once made an awkward appearance on a reality TV show". Business Insider. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
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