Nathan Mills

UofT Trin ‘26 | Founder of SmartStack | HBSc Economics, Computer Science, Statistics | Badminton Player

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

UofT grad. Aspiring badminton athlete. Building a startup focusing on event hosting software in the entertainment and gaming industry. Always looking to try something new.

Experience

  • Founder / CEO at SmartStack
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    Developing complex web-based and mobile solutions for businesses, with a focus on event hosting and entertainment. SmartStack is a cloud-based poker event hosting app that leverages AI to deliver a seamless, automated hosting experience. Serving poker rooms in four different countries with 1000+ active users. Learn more at https://smartstack.poker/for-hosts.

  • Badminton Player at Badminton Canada
    2015 - Present · 11 yrs 6 mos

    2025 FISU World Summer University Games University Nationals MD Bronze (2024), Gold (2025), Silver (2026) University Nationals XD Gold (2026) University Nationals Team 2x Gold OUA Championships 3x Gold

  • Full Stack Engineer at Kakes by Kate
    Apr 2026 - May 2026 · 2 mos

  • Design Engineer at FlareTronics Inc.
    Apr 2025 - Sep 2025 · 6 mos

    Spearheaded the prototyping of FIR-powered physiotherapy devices, applying iterative design principles. Conducted user research and usability testing to refine hardware interfaces—emphasizing user-centered design thinking. Collaborating with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, product) to translate user needs into functional designs, developing proficiency with tools like AutoCAD. Developed strong technical problem-solving skills and gained experience balancing hardware constraints with user experience.

  • Actor & Model at Velocci Model and Talent Management
    Feb 2023 - Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo