Todd Smith of Smith Ventures seeks to change the region’s K12 educational paradigm

"K-12 students want to vet their potential futures (Smart Blue Collar, Innovative White Collar or Entrepreneurship Collar) as often as possible without restraint…students need to court failure…not hide from it," said Smith. "Industry is not looking for altruistic ways to bolster their strategic plans and stock prices; they are searching for the human capital that fits their culture and future needs and will drive the industry to future answers to unknown questions."

Todd Smith of Smith Ventures seeks to change the region’s K12 educational paradigm