Jeremy Hall-Smith

Venture Advisor, CFO @ Next 10 Ventures

About

For over two decades, I’ve built and scaled businesses at the intersection of media, technology, and investment across North America, Europe, and Asia. I specialize in transformation, expansion, and reinvention—whether launching ventures, steering global brands into new markets, or restructuring under financial pressure. My consistent focus: aligning strategy, finance, and execution to create value and enable growth.

Country

United States

City

Los Angeles

Industry

Internet

Skill

Leadership, Digital Media, New Media, Mergers, Corporate Finance, Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Mobile Marketing, Broadcast, Venture Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions, Marketing, Business Development, Business Planning, Restructuring, Private Equity, Management, Finance, Investments

Experience

Venture Advisor, CFO

Next 10 Ventures

2020 - Present · 6 yrs

Los Angeles, California, United States

Helped launch ventures across e-commerce, fintech, SaaS, and creator marketing. Designed business plans, secured funding, and built finance/business affairs functions. Built forecasting models, secured partnerships, and prepared the company for growth investment. Strategic Advisor, Creator+ (2021–2023): Crafted the go-to-market business plan and played a key role in securing $12.5M in investor funding. Board Director & Advisor, Kollyde (2020–2022): Directed corporate strategy and finances for creator marketing company.

Strategic Advisor

CERA Software, Inc.

2021 - Present · 5 yrs

Davie, Florida, United States

Advising Florida-based SaaS start-up on fundraising, forecasting, and corporate development for its real-time threat management system.

Chief Financial Officer

SuperBam

2021 - 2025 · 4 yrs

Los Angeles, California, United States

Provided financial and corporate function leadership for a Next 10 Ventures portfolio company enabling creators/publishers to monetize IP. Prepared and structured the company for growth investment and secured funding.

Advisor & Consultant

Self Employed

2015 - 2018 · 3 yrs

Shanghai, China

Focused on the fast-growing Creator Economy, advising, funding, and scaling digital-first media and technology ventures. Mentor, Chinaccelerator (2015–Present) Coached founders for Asia’s most active accelerator (SOSV, $740M AUM) on growth, fundraising, and governance Interim CFO/COO, Property Passbook (2017–2018) Implemented financial discipline, developed product strategy, and funding roadmaps to prepare big data start-up for scalable growth. Consultant, Scripps Network Interactive (2016–2017) Built China market entry plan and secured distribution deals with Tencent, iQiyi, and Youku/Tudou.

Founder

Persuasive Networks

2010 - 2015 · 5 yrs

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

Founded and scaled premium digital learning/lifestyle streaming business, raising multiple financing rounds and distributing content to Pay-TV and mobile operators across Asia.

CFO and Head of Operations

Celestial Tiger Entertainment Limited

2008 - 2010 · 2 yrs

Hong Kong

Built financial/operational framework for Lionsgate-backed venture; led distribution and carriage deals across Asia.

SVP- Business Development STAR Group

20th Century Studios

2006 - 2008 · 2 yrs

Hong Kong

Directed 20-person team to launch new businesses (e.g., home shopping with CJ in India, global e-gaming league) and expand Pay-TV/digital footprint across Asia.