Dakota Smith

Dakota Smith is a technology entrepreneur and business leader with extensive experience building, scaling, and commercializing technology businesses. He is the Co-Founder of Hopper and Hopper Technology Solutions (HTS), where he most recently served as CEO of HTS.

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Over more than a decade at Hopper, Dakota helped transform a travel app into a global technology platform, expanding its reach into financial services, airlines, and hospitality. Through HTS, he led the development and commercialization of technology solutions for major global partners, helping businesses leverage technology to enhance customer experiences, drive new revenue opportunities, and scale their digital offerings.

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Dakota brings valuable hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, business development, product strategy, and scaling technology companies internationally. He works closely with founders to navigate growth challenges, develop strategic partnerships, and turn innovative ideas into scalable businesses.