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Tedd Smith began his database career helping mortgage refinance lenders through Flood Zones, Inc., which automated flood zone determination to financial institutions using geocoded FEMA flood maps. He served as vice president of marketing, helping propel the company to $10M before it was acquired in 1996 by TransUnion.

From there, Tedd served as chief executive officer of Home Equity Loan Corporation until 2000, when he co-founded FirstClose with his brother Tim.

FirstClose was established with the idea to automate, improve efficiencies and accelerate processes through utilizing innovative technology.

Tedd graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Marketing.