Stephanie Alexis Smellie

Stephanie Alexis Smellie is a business development leader, speaker, and thought leader who specializes in the creator economy and the intersection of entertainment and emerging tech. She is currently the head of business development at Patreon, where she leads strategic product and channel partnerships to enhance offerings for creators and their fans. She is also cofounder of home decor platform BLK + HOME. Previously, she led various partnership functions at Dapper Labs, Spotify, and iHeartMedia. Stephanie earned her MBA from The Wharton School, is a former CPA, and actively advocates for creator sustainability and the performing arts.