About

Scholar. Strategist.
Entrepreneur. Leader.

Dr. Kervin J. Smith is the intellectual and strategic leader behind an institution designed to become larger than any single individual.

Portrait of Dr. Kervin J. Smith

Professional Biography

Dr. Kervin J. Smith is a scholar, strategist, entrepreneur, and leader whose work sits at the intersection of research, enterprise, faith, and institutional development. He founded the Think Tank to give durable institutional form to work he had been doing for years across boardrooms, congregations, classrooms, and federal contracting environments.

Education & Academic Credentials

Doctoral and graduate study in leadership, theology, and organizational disciplines, with continuing academic engagement in research design, public policy, and human development. Detailed credentials are maintained by the institution and available on request.

Business & Entrepreneurial Experience

Founder and operator of enterprises built in competitive markets — including the work of building, staffing, financing, and scaling a company. That operating experience is the foundation of the Think Tank's entrepreneurship curriculum.

Author of 40 Books

Dr. Smith is the author of 40 books spanning leadership, entrepreneurship, faith, family, and human development.

Leadership & Ministry Experience

Decades of leadership across organizational and ministry settings, developing leaders, governing institutions, and building teams capable of sustaining work beyond any single individual.

Research Interests

Entrepreneurship, leadership and decision-making, economic development, education, faith and theology, family, culture, and human development.

Community

An Institution Built With People

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About the Think Tank

Mission, Vision & Who We Are

Our Mission

We are dedicated to empowering and spurring creative thinking in entrepreneurs by providing the tools that will develop the skills needed to become profitable lifelong learners.

Our Vision

The CY Think Tank's in-person conference is designed for forward-thinking financial leaders, entrepreneurs, and those interested in finance, trends, digital transformation, government development training, and training tomorrow's future financial leaders.

About Us

CY Think Tank aims to help Christian business leaders in the public, government, and social sectors to develop a better understanding of universal economics and create an environment where people flourish and prosper.