William P. Smythe, CFA, is the founder and Chief Investment Officer of Alpha Prime Capital (founded 2018). With previous experience at a long-short equity hedge fund and exposure to multiple traditional investment management firms (Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Advisors, the Glenmede Trust Company) both as a client and/or employee throughout his life, he noticed many inefficiencies in the investment management industry that could be easily corrected and wanted to provide clients with a superior investment strategy that no one else seems to offer. His clientele primarily consists of high net worth individuals and institutions. Outside of his work at Alpha Prime Capital, William is an executive board member of the CFA Society Miami chapter, former rugby player, Texas Hold’em Poker player, member of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity, alumnus of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s 2018-2019 Leadership Miami® program, and DJ (soundcloud.com/williamsmythe-apc/pennygetdown).

Education and Credentials:

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management (Cambridge, MA) 

  • Master of Finance (MFin), Finance, Capital Markets concentration, 2016

• Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, OH)

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.), Materials Science and Engineering, cum laude, 2014

  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics, cum laude, 2014

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder, executive member on the Miami chapter board of directors

• FINRA Series 65 License

Chim Okoye serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Alpha Prime Capital. With extensive experience across business development, sales leadership, and product innovation, he has consistently demonstrated an exceptional ability to identify market opportunities and develop transformative relationships. Leveraging his background in economics and passion for sustainability, Chim brings a unique perspective to APC's client engagement strategy, particularly in efficiency-conscious ventures and world-changing technologies. His visionary approach combines responsible stewardship of both natural resources and human potential with practical innovation. Beyond his role at Alpha Prime Capital, Chim is an award-winning presenter and speaker, recognized for his ability to articulate complex concepts with clarity and persuasion. As the architect behind several award-winning government programs he has successfully exited a startup and demonstrated a unique ability to bridge public and private sector innovation. Chim is an avid fan of the Fast and Furious franchise, a member of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity alongside his colleague William, and an active participant in the Knights of Columbus.

Education and Accolades:

• Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, OH)

  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics, 2013

• Awards include but not limited to: MassChallenge Industry Agnostic Award (2024), OHUBxNeti Awards (2024), Startup Runway-ClimateTech Award (2024), APWA Best, U.S. New Product Award (2018)