Michael Smith Jr

Michael Smith Jr is a Partner at SeedPlus, an early-stage venture capital fund backed by Jungle Ventures operating in Southeast Asia. Before transitioning into the venture capital sector, he built his foundational technical expertise through senior leadership roles at several prominent global technology companies. Most notably, he served as the Chief Technology Officer at HOOQ and previously held technical engineering positions during his tenure at Yahoo. In his current capacity, he leverages this extensive operational background to identify, fund, and support emerging technology startups operating across fragmented regional markets. Known professionally across social networks under the handle @dreampipe, he frequently provides strategic guidance to founders navigating the complexities of scaling digital platforms. His current focus remains centered on bridging the gap between hands-on software engineering execution and institutional venture capital investment within the broader Asian technology ecosystem.