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

Early life and education

Smith was born and raised in

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before moving to Southern California. He graduated cum laude from the

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Early career

Smith's past experience includes R.B. Webber, a leading

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-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.

References

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