Pete Smack

Clean comedian*

(*He’s done other things, too)

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before…

Pete Smack is a Goldman Sachs investment banker-turned-Sports Illustrated writer-turned-comedy writer for TV/film-turned-tech startup Cofounder-turned-tech publication Founding Editor-turned-standup comedian.

You know, that old drill.

Want to own him?

Sorry, that window closed on Jan. 31, 2025. But 104 real-life investors plunked down real cash to literally own a piece of Pete’s future earnings on the equity crowdfunding site Wefunder.

You can hear from some of those investors below.

Want to rent him?

Book Pete Smack for your next comedy show, corporate event, conference, college career talk or jeans-folding demonstration (he used to work at The Gap).

He’s a clean comedian, so no need to cover your ears—or those of your employees/kids/pets.

Hear from his investors

  • "I start laughing each time I see Pete, even before he speaks. He is just that good."

    Brian Reale
    Co-Founder and former CEO, ProcessMaker

  • "Pete Smack has been funny for a very long time, spanning years and continents. All forms of life need to know about it."

    Sharon Petersen
    Attorney + Theatre Company Director

  • "I've seen Pete's standup and he's great! Who wouldn't want to invest in someone who's chasing their dreams!? Incoming Netflix special!!!"

    Austin Armstrong
    CEO, Syllaby

  • "I'm delighted to have the opportunity to invest in Pete's career as a comedian. I always thought he had a great sense of humor and now he can share that with his audiences."

    Pete’s Mom