Geoffrey W. Smith trains physicians and scientists to become entrepreneurs through his Columbia University course while serving as CEO of Alcea Therapeutics, combining hands-on operating experience with his role as Managing Partner of Digitalis Ventures. He chairs the Board of Trustees at Central European University and founded the nonprofit Digitalis Commons focused on public-minded health innovation, extending his influence beyond typical venture capital into global education and civic-oriented health infrastructure. Geoffrey W. Smith trains physicians and scientists to become entrepreneurs through his Columbia University course while serving as CEO of Alcea Therapeutics, combining hands-on operating experience with his role as Managing Partner of Digitalis Ventures. He chairs the Board of Trustees at Central European University and founded the nonprofit Digitalis Commons focused on public-minded health innovation, extending his influence beyond typical venture capital into global education and civic-oriented health infrastructure.