Danielle Smith

Director, Tech & Innovation Banking | National Bank

Danielle is a passionate ecosystem builder and master connector with over a decade of experience building intersections across the tech-startup, financial services, venture capital, and consulting worlds. She’s dedicated to championing and supporting founders and key stakeholders in the Canadian tech ecosystem to drive impact and lasting economic value.

As a Director of Tech and Innovation Banking at National Bank, she oversees a portfolio of some of Canada’s fastest growing tech companies with a focus on strategic financing and non-dilutive capital solutions, alongside VC relations and ecosystem development. Danielle was previously VP of Relationship Management at SVB Canada, where she worked with tech companies at all stages to access a range of US banking and non-dilutive financing solutions.