Matthew Smith
Enterprise BD | AI That Builds Games, Not Generates Them
- Role
- Advisor at Akupara Games
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Matthew Smith
I am a business development executive with more than 15 years of experience driving growth in gaming, AI, VFX, and immersive platforms. My strength is translating new technology into tangible business outcomes, from strategy to execution.Throughout my career, I have closed over $100M in deal volume and helped build ecosystems that span gaming, VFX, and enterprise adoption. I have driven partnerships and sales at Meshy.ai, Unity, Ziva Dynamics, Razer, and Pico XR, working with many of the top gaming, VFX, and creative marketing studios. I focus on building meaningful partnerships, guiding complex enterprise sales, and aligning creative and technical needs to open new markets. My leadership style is collaborative and transparent, with a focus on empowering teams, driving innovation, and achieving lasting impact.Core Focus Areas:Business Development and Partnerships | Generative AI and 3D Pipelines | GTM Strategy | Licensing and Revenue Models | Games and VFX Ecosystems | XR and Immersive Platforms | Enterprise Adoption
Experience
Advisor
Oct 2018 — Present · Austin, TX, US
Advisor to the CEO, assisting with strategy and outreach.
Education
Loyola Marymount University, College of Business Administration
Bachelor's Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
2007 — 2009
Skills
- Agile Methodologies
- Management
- Mobile Applications
- Software as a Service (Saas)
- Business Development
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile Games
- SEO
- Product Development
- Strategic Planning
- Software Product Management
- Sem
- Ppc
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Marketing Strategy
- Web Analytics
- Product Management
- Kanban
- Venture Capital
- Public Speaking
- Monetization
- Analytics
- Business Strategy
- Product Launch
- Product Marketing
- Online Advertising
- Strategic Partnerships
- Online Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Crm
- Project Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Advertising
- Digital Media
- Promotions
- Sales
- Licensing
- New Business Development
- Lead Generation
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