Howard Smith

Howard Smith is a managing director coordinating investment and research in broadband enabled businesses. He specializes in business models based on information technology.

At First Analysis, he’s built several information technology research franchises, including computer telephony, call center products, computer security, and Internet infrastructure.

His work has been cited for excellence by the Wall Street Journal and other publications. He’s provided strategic advice to numerous technology companies in capital raising and buy- and sell-side M&A transactions, and as a board member. Prior to joining First Analysis in 1994, he was a senior tax consultant with Arthur Andersen & Co.

He earned an MBA from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is a certified public accountant.

Howard Smith is the Managing Director at First Analysis, based in United States, North America. With a background in Financial Services, Howard Smith has a rich history of leadership and innovation. Howard Smith studied MBA Accounting @ University of Chicago. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.