Smith got an early entrepreneurial start during the beginning of the Internet boom building and selling websites. He has over 10 years of Internet marketing experience, continually staying on top of the newest opportunities in the ever-changing online business landscape. In 1998, Smith founded World Methods, an Internet marketing agency headquartered on Martha's Vineyard. World Methods and Engine Ready merged in September 2001, putting together a robust online services organization with a talented group of Internet software visionaries. Under Smith's tenure, Engine Ready has transformed from a local Internet marketing services company into a leading strategic software development firm. Smith studied business administration at the University of Vermont and has a B.S. in management and occupational safety from Keene State College.