Ziyyon X. Smith is a strategic advisor and entrepreneur based in Newark, NJ. Through ZXS Enterprises, he works directly with founders and early-stage ventures to refine strategy, develop compelling pitch decks, and architect the operational infrastructure needed to scale.

His approach is rooted in hands-on experience. Smith's foundation was built executing, running events, scaling productions, launching ventures for others. That taught him where systems break, how capital actually flows, and what separates a good idea from a sustainable institution. He doesn't advise from theory; he advises from the trenches.

Before focusing on strategic work, Smith brought a rare dual fluency to whatever he touched. He's been a songwriter, vocalist, and model. Work that taught him how to build narratives, connect with audiences, and move between worlds. He's contributed to public art initiatives and community agriculture projects. A 2020 graduate of Newark's Arts High School, he carries the city not as a credential but as a conviction.

Today, his practice centers on one principle: founders don't need more voices in the room. They need clarity in their story, in their structure, in their path forward. He co-develops strategy with the entrepreneurs who hire him, grounded in what actually works.

What comes next is still being written. But the trajectory is clear: from service to ownership, from building for others to building structures that last.