Alison Clarke

Alison Clarke

Solo founder creating a family assistant

About

I’ve spent the last 15 years building consumer financial products and launching two neobanks. A big theme in my work has always been taking complicated systems and making them feel simple for the person using them. A few years ago, I went from being single in San Diego to living with my partner and four stepdaughters. Since then, I’ve been drinking from the firehose trying to learn how families operate, and I have to say, it is insane. So naturally, I decided to fix it. I’m a product person who can now build. The changes in AI and development tools mean I can take something that frustrates me, turn it into a working product, put it in front of real people, and iterate quickly. That’s how Smitty started.

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Maker History

  • Smitty
    SmittyYour family’s scattered info, finally in one place
    Sep 2026
  • 🎉
    Joined Product HuntAugust 11th, 2026

Forums

What’s one thing you wish you never had to remember again?

Where s practice?
What time are we leaving?
When is that form due?
What do I need to bring?

Somehow, one person becomes the place everyone goes for answers.

What question does your family always ask you that they could absolutely find the answer to themselves?

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2mo ago

Smitty - The family assistant that helps carry the mental load

Smitty brings together school, sports, email, calendars, and more — figures out what matters, and helps make sure nothing gets missed. Start a free 30-day trial.
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