ARENA
A complete gym solution that is the size of a suitcase. The gym, was reinvented.
BENJAMIN SMITH
Founder & Operator
Writer
Angel Investor
ABOUT ME
I was born in the UK, raised in Maryland, and attended Wake Forest University to study communication and entrepreneurship. After graduating in 2015 I moved to Austin, Texas which is where I currently reside.
I am passionate about building and investing in products that improve people's lives. I spend my days working on and investing / advising businesses in the CPG and consumer tech spaces.
I value having a calm mind, a fit body, and a house full of love. As such, I spend my free time in mentally and physically active ways: I lift weights, practice yoga, travel, meditate, read, hike, shoot guns, and attend house music shows.
WHAT I DO
Paradigm Capital is my early-stage investment vehicles that owns, invests, and advises in early stage consumer and consumer tech businesses. Generally, I focus on better-for-you and mission driven businesses. I occasionally advise brands on growth and strategy through Paradigm Capital as well.
I write about entreprenueruship, philosophy, wellness, and psychdelics on social media. Follow along here:
INVESTMENT + ADVISORY PORTFOLIO
PERSONAL VENTURES
PRESS AND AWARDS
30 UNDER 30 - RETAIL & E-COMMERCE (2022)
THE NEXT 1000 (2021)
MEET DISCO: THE NEW MEN’S SKINCARE LINE
CONNECT WITH ME
Drop me a note below and let's get in touch.
BENJAMIN SMITH
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CONNECT WITH ME
BENJAMIN SMITH
WHAT I DO
Paradigm Capital is my early-stage investment vehicles that owns, invests, and advises in early stage consumer and consumer tech businesses. Generally, I focus on better-for-you and mission driven businesses. I occasionally advise brands on growth and strategy through Paradigm Capital as well.
I write about entreprenueruship, philosophy, wellness, and psychdelics on social media. Follow along here:
ABOUT ME
INVESTMENT + ADVISORY PORTFOLIO
BENJAMIN SMITH
