Wyatt Smith

Wyatt Smith is a mission-driven entrepreneur focused on addressing America's skilled worker crisis. Through UpSmith, he leverages technology and AI to enhance productivity, improve skill acquisition, and create better career opportunities for tradespeople, drawing on his upbringing in a community reliant on skilled trades. upsmith+3

With a strong background in business and technology, Wyatt served as Head of Business Development for Uber Elevate, where he was instrumental in forging significant commercial partnerships and leading the spinout to Joby Aviation, showcasing his ability to drive large-scale, innovative initiatives in emerging industries. praxislabs+4

Wyatt's commitment to education and social impact is evident from his time as a Teach for America corps member, where he was recognized with the national Sue Lehmann Award, and his role as a Michael B. Keegan Traveling Fellow, exploring global citizenship and empowerment across 31 countries. praxislabs+4

His leadership extends to academic and advisory roles, including being an Ingram Scholar and President of Vanderbilt Student Government, a Young Alumni Trustee, a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and a Scholars’ Council Co-Chair of the Enterprise Club at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), reflecting a broad engagement in policy and intellectual discourse. keegantravelingfellowship+3