Matthew Elan Smith

Matthew Smith is an actuary and Co-Founder & Managing Director of Pineapple, a South African insurtech company. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science and Mathematical Statistics from Wits University (2011-2014). With over a decade in the insurance industry, he has led projects in capital allocation, pricing models, and product development across trade credit insurance and reinsurance innovation. At Pineapple, founded in 2017, he oversees product development, data, and AI, focusing on innovation and business automation. Recognised in Forbes' Top 30 under 30 and as winner of Ventureclash (USA, 2019), Matthew is driven by problem-solving and emerging technology.