About
A Pledge:
Be A Dreamer & Doer In Equal Measure
Sometimes we take great leaps of faith. In 2018, after having spent a decade and a half in big corporates in various Senior Leadership roles I was given the shot to pivot & represent an amazing technical gadget on the World Stage. In doing so I began to realise my true passion and am delighted to do it week in and week out.
If you are looking to enter new markets, scale existing markets, build or rebuild a team… I encourage you to read on.
What Are the cornerstones of foster smith?
Understanding a founders story and their passions.
Being able to offer an organisation, who might not otherwise be able to afford it, a deep and meaningful channel strategy and relationships with vendors who can mature a company in weeks vs years.
The opportunity to experience and influence dozens of company cultures simultaneously.
WHAT EXPERIENCE DOes Foster smith BRING?
15+ years of channel sales and marketing in technology and FMCG through BlackBerry, Qualcomm & Interaxon.
what channels do we love?
All - but retail remains my favourite between big box (Best Buy, Target, Walmart, FNAC, Media Markt, Dixons Carphone), independent dealers and professional channels, and of course Amazon and other online marketplaces. Further notable experience in B2B including Global Mobile Operator Networks.
Notable GeographieS
Foster Smith is based in London UK. Current coverage includes working with partnerships, channels, and teams from all over Europe, The Middle East, and North America.
what kinds of products or companies do Foster Smith most like to work with?
Technology based companies that are looking to do GOOD in this world are at the core; including those in the mindfulness space, health tech, or those focused on the development of products and services that create connectedness.
Solo Consultant or Team?
Foster Smith has an amazing network of professionals that love to contribute and participate, especially on the advisory side. They range from C Level Executives, Finance & Operations Specialists, Channel & Event Marketers, Distribution Experts, and even a Scientist or two.