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
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    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?

3h 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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