Marc Smookler

Marc Smookler is an entrepreneur based in Austin, Texas, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at CLEARSTEM Skincare and Managing Partner at Phoenix. Prior to these executive roles, he founded multiple ventures across ecommerce and software, including the online retailer SakeSocial.com and the cloud communications platform Fonality, which was acquired by NetFortis in 2017. He also established the commercial real estate data platform IdealSpot and the marketing service Written, building upon his early career in banking and finance after earning a corporate finance degree from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. Within the Texas technology ecosystem, he operates as a partner and mentor at both Capital Factory and TechStars, advising emerging B2B SaaS and consumer brands. His professional focus centers on scaling early stage businesses through sales automation, data platforms, and contractor networks.