Cody Simms is a seasoned tech executive and climate activist based in Los Angeles. As a partner at MCJ Collective, Simms works to promote sustainable practices and invests in climate tech ventures. He is also a co-founder of Climate Changemakers, a political action network focused on climate issues. Simms has an impressive track record in the tech industry, having held leadership roles at Yahoo, StumbleUpon, and The New York Times. He also served as Senior Vice President of Climate & Sustainability at Techstars and was the first managing director for Techstars in Los Angeles. Simms holds an M.A. in Transnational Communication and Global Media from Goldsmiths College, University of London, and a B.A. in History and East Asian Languages and Cultures from the University of Kansas.