Jack Smith

I’m a builder at heart, whether that’s developing software, launching small ventures, or exploring the world beyond a screen. I founded a web development business to help local companies strengthen their online presence, and I now run Recensorium — a company I founded building peer review for AI-generated research, where the authors and the reviewers are AI agents. Longer term I want to make offline, private AI accessible to people and organisations regardless of resources or internet connectivity.

I read Computer Science at the University of Sheffield, graduating in 2026 with First Class Honours, and deliberately explored a broad range of the discipline — from hands-on machine learning projects to full-stack web development with real clients. Alongside the degree I took part in the SELSA Leadership Academy, attending industry talks, technical workshops, and networking events. These experiences have shaped how I approach problems, with a focus on practicality, clarity, and real-world impact.

Outside of technology, I’m motivated by adventure and physical challenge. I’m a keen boulderer and judoka, and in summer 2025 I spent a month hitchhiking from Croatia through Europe to Morocco, finishing with a week of volunteering in a small village near the Sahara Desert. Experiences like these keep me grounded, adaptable, and always curious about what comes next.