Lindsay Smith (TechLinz)

 

Lindsay Smith F5 Massive VancouverLindsay Smith - Chief Executive Officer

Lindsay Smith is the CEO and founder of Massive Media, the producer of the F5 EXPO, formerly The Massive Technology Show which connects the business community with technology.

Prior to starting Massive Media in 2005, Lindsay was the CEO and co-founder of Techvibes.com, a portal that markets high-tech companies to the masses. Drawing on extensive experience in communications and information technology, Lindsay used forward innovative methods for helping companies grow their business by using both new and established technologies.

In 2007, Lindsay joined GetConnected Television (BNN and City TV) as co-host and executive producer for seasons 2 through 4. Lindsay also co-hosted GetConnected Radio (Corus Radio Network) demystifying technology for listeners across Canada. In 2004, Lindsay joined the National board of directors for Wired Woman, a Canadian association for women in technology. There she volunteered her time as CTO until she was elected to President of the association in 2005 where she actively supported women in IT for over 3 years.

Lindsay's experience has been rooted in the high-tech sector for almost ten years. Her career in technology began in 2000 when she co-founded GeekRave Productions in order to build more networking opportunities in the height of the tech boom. Originally Director of Public Relations and quickly promoted to President of the company, Lindsay and her team successfully attracted thousands of people to their high-tech industry events. Considered an expert in her field, Lindsay has been quoted countless times by local and national media. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Sciences from Simon Fraser University and resides in Vancouver, BC.

Awards & Nominations

In 2005, Lindsay was awarded by Business In Vancouver Magazine as a Top Forty Under 40 for outstanding achievement in business.

In 2004, she was nominated for Woman of Vision at the Canadian New Media Awards.

Guest Appearances

Lindsay appears regularly as a tech expert on the following TV shows:

  • Global TV, Noon News Hour (2008 to present)
  • Shaw Television, Studio 4 with Fanny Kiefer (2008 to present)
  • Business News Network, Trading Day (2008-2009)