Connor Smith

Staff Engineer
  • Head of Engineering, TMA Systems (previously CTO, Virtual Facility, acquired in 2025)
  • VP Engineering, Groundspeed
  • Senior Manager, Concept Engineering, Sonos
  • Technical Manager, Audio Engineering, Nuance
  • Selected advisory roles in AI startups
WHAT I DO

At 25madison, I partner with founders and teams to build systems that transform legacy industries, from ideation to enterprise deployment. My focus is on Propel, where I drive AI innovations for lower-middle market companies, leveraging voice interfaces, signal processing, and automation to modernize operations, optimize workflows, and fuel growth. Drawing on my track record of executing AI-powered product launches and leading acquisitions, I turn ambitious visions into high-impact realities that deliver measurable ROI for our portfolio.

ABOUT ME

I'm a builder and hands-on engineer with a lifelong passion for applying technology to real-world challenges in traditional sectors, inspired by growing up working for my father, a general contractor, commercial HVAC company owner, and property manager. That foundation in construction, mechanical systems, and property operations shaped my career, from pioneering voice-enabled technologies, signal processing, and AI agents in automotive, consumer tech, and critical infrastructure to scaling engineering teams through M&A and high-stakes deployments in healthcare, insurance, and beyond. With over 20 patents in AI, audio processing, voice interfaces, and cloud systems, I'm driven by the potential of AI to revitalize overlooked industries, especially through natural, intuitive voice interactions that bridge physical infrastructure with digital intelligence. I live in Tennessee with my wife and four children, spending my free time rock climbing, hiking, and maintaining mountain trails.

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