Austin Gardner-Smith
Co-Founder & CEO
Technology, Entrepreneur
Boston, MA, USA
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Austin Gardner-Smith is the CEO of Drivepoint.
Austin Gardner-Smith is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive with deep expertise in consumer brands, finance, and technology. As the CEO of Drivepoint, he leads a team dedicated to providing scaling consumer brands with cutting-edge financial tools that enable smarter capital allocation, accelerated growth, and increased profitability. Under his leadership, Drivepoint has become the go-to strategic finance platform for top brands like Oats Overnight, Simple Modern, Graza, and many others.
Before founding Drivepoint, Austin built a diverse career spanning performance marketing, product development, and strategic finance. He held key leadership roles at Hill Holliday, where he was responsible for driving revenue growth and led the go-to-market strategy for new product offerings. At Nanigans, an advertising technology company, he oversaw a major platform overhaul, collaborated with platform partners like Facebook and Google, and worked with top-tier clients including Wayfair, Zappos, and Uber. His ability to blend financial acumen with operational excellence has made him a trusted advisor to consumer companies navigating growth.
Austin is passionate about building new things—whether it’s software, products, or teams—and believes strongly in the power of data to inspire action and drive successful outcomes. He has a reputation for challenging convention and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in both startup and established company settings. A frequent speaker and thought leader, Austin regularly engages with investors, founders, and industry professionals at high-level events, sharing insights on the future of consumer brands, financial strategy, and growth.
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