Ray Smith (businessman)

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Ray Smith is an American businessman, who founded BE-AT.TV in 2009.

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Early life and education

Smith was born and raised in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, before moving to Southern California. He graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California. [1]

Early career

Smith's past experience includes R.B. Webber, [2] [ failed verification ] a leading Palo Alto–based strategy consulting firm, and the Unlisted Group, where as Principal, he focused on converging and monetizing new technology and content creation.

BE-AT.TV

Ray Smith founded BE-AT.TV, an information and networking website for dance music events, in 2009. [3]

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References

  1. "DMC Bigs Up Be At TV". DMC World Magazine. 6 August 2009.
  2. "Company Overview of R. B. Webber & Company". www.bloomberg.com.
  3. "Ray Smith BE-AT.TV". DMC World Magazine. 24 September 2016.