Stephanie Smellie is a business development strategist and thought leader whose work sits at the intersection of the business of entertainment, the creator economy, and emerging tech. She is currently Head of Business Development at Patreon, the media and community platform for creators, where she leads strategic product and channel partnerships to enhance offerings for creators and their core fans. Previously, she led various partnership functions at Dapper Labs, Spotify, and iHeartMedia. Stephanie earned her MBA from The Wharton School, is a former CPA and actively advocates for creator sustainability and the performing arts.