Mike Smith
Co-founder of Footwork Ventures, an early-stage venture firm. Brings extensive operating experience from companies like Walmart.com and Stitch Fix.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 32min
Footwork’s Secret Sauce | Mike Smith and Nikhil Basu Trivedi
Mike Smith, operator-turned-investor who scaled Stitch Fix, and Nikhil Basu Trivedi, venture investor who backed Canva, chat about founding Footwork and their hands-on approach. They discuss AI driving a new wave of solo entrepreneurs. They explain Footwork’s two-seat board model, the one-pager they share with founders, and how investing pace differs from operating.
Sep 23, 2021 • 47min
Mike Smith and Nikhil Basu Trivedi – Footwork Ventures (Manager Meetings, EP.12)
Beezer Clarkson, a Partner at Sapphire Ventures, joins Mike Smith and Nikhil Basu Trivedi, co-founders of Footwork Ventures. They reveal their innovative approach to early-stage investing, emphasizing personal relationships and operational expertise. The trio discusses the importance of humility and ambition in successful founders, as well as their unique equal partnership model. They also touch on fundraising strategies, the challenges of the competitive landscape, and share personal insights into their habits, from fitness to hobbies, adding depth to their investment philosophy.
