People · Operator
Named in public records as an officer, director or promoter · active 2015–2017 · Other Technology
| Company | Role | Sector | Stage | Raised · real | Value · est | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Know, Inc. | — | Other Technology | Seed | $3.6M | $18.3M | 2015 |
Don Smithmier at the center, the companies they're named on, and every other operator named alongside them — an interlock map of shared founding teams, boards and funds. Name-matched, so treat as a research lead.
People named alongside Don Smithmier on the same companies — an interlock signal (shared founding team, board, or fund). Name-matched, so verify before acting.
| Operator | Shared | Their companies |
|---|---|---|
| John Bergstrom | 1 | 4 |
| Mark Addicks | 1 | 3 |
| Mike Martin | 1 | 3 |
| Allison Gage | 1 | 2 |
| Bobbie Dressen | 1 | 1 |
People are matched by normalized name across records; a common name may merge distinct individuals. Treat as a research lead, the same way modeled valuations are directional, not quoted.