Jack Smith is an Associate at Energy Capital Ventures. He joined ECV in July 2024. Jack brings unique experience in leading corporate strategy efforts and managing risk within the energy sector to assist the firm in sourcing emerging technologies and overseeing fund operations. Previously, as an Associate within NRG Energy's Leadership Program, he led projects across various facets of a utility's operations, including executing corporate partnerships, driving product innovation initiatives, and directing go-to-market strategy efforts. Since then, he has navigated wholesale energy market risk as the youngest power trader in the organization while also conducting due diligence and forecasting. Jack holds a degree in Economics from Kalamazoo College where he was Captain of the Men’s Basketball team.