About Kardova
Streamlining Real Estate Networking for Professionals.
Our Story
2005-2011
Founded K5 Studios
Launched K5 Studios to provide comprehensive IT services, from laptop repairs to web development, establishing a solid foundation in technology and entrepreneurship.
2013-2014
Technical Lead at The Clorox Company
Led technical teams to develop and optimize UI platforms, driving efficiency and excellence in software solutions.
2014
Started Investing in Real Estate
Identified lucrative opportunities in real estate, marking the beginning of a successful investment journey alongside a thriving tech career.
2015-2020
Senior UI Software Engineer at StubHub
Spearheaded UI platform development and led technical teams, enhancing user experiences for millions of customers.
2019-2020
Pandemic and Inflation Opportunity
Realized that Real Estate was a solid place to be for investing. Started heavily investing.
2020-2024
Staff Software Engineer at Coursera
Leading core learner experience initiatives, integrating AI interactions, and experimenting with large language models to revolutionize online education.
2024-Present
Launched Kardova
Created Kardova to empower real estate professionals with cutting-edge networking tools, driving market dominance and massive success.
I’m Kody Smith, originating from a small town in East Texas. I earned my business degree from the University of Texas and started my entrepreneurial journey with K5 Studios in 2005. What began as laptop repairs for college students expanded into server setups, networking, admin, computer repair, and web development, providing essential IT services to small businesses.
With over 15 years in software engineering and leadership roles at The Clorox Company, StubHub, and Coursera, I’ve developed a deep expertise in technology and business growth. In 2020, I shifted my focus to real estate, recognizing its vast potential and the critical role of effective networking.
Kardova was founded on the principle that 'your network is your net-worth.' We offer free digital business cards that can be shared effortlessly through various channels like email, Facebook, QR codes, and more. For those looking to optimize their efforts, our paid analytics reveal which sharing methods drive the most traffic. Our lead generation funnels are meticulously designed to convert prospects into ready-to-act buyers through a structured flow—from professional profile pages to financial readiness assessments and booking follow-ups.