Mike Smith is an advocate of systems thinking, data visualization, transparent modeling and scenario-based forecasting. He has served as a technology executive, investor and advisor to private and public companies leveraging machine learning and advanced analytics to improve business results.  Applications range from forecasting consumer behavior under various scenarios, growth in e-commerce, to optimizing direct-to-consumer engagement in wine and other specialty businesses. 

Mike taught courses in complex systems analysis and portfolio modeling to top retail lenders around the world, developing new business in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and Asia.