Evangelos Simoudis

Co-Founder & Managing Director at Sunstone Partners

Evangelos Simoudis is a prominent figure in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and new mobility, currently serving as a Board Member at Accuhealth. He has an extensive background as a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and corporate executive, particularly within Silicon Valley for over 30 years.

Professional Background

Founder and Managing Director: Simoudis co-founded Synapse Partners in 2016, where he focuses on investing in early-stage startups that develop enterprise AI applications and advising corporations on AI strategies and corporate innovation.1 2
Previous Roles: He has held significant positions including:
- Senior Managing Director at Trident Capital (2005-2015)
- Partner at Apax Partners (2000-2005)
- CEO of Customer Analytics (1998-2000)
- VP of Business Intelligence at IBM (1994-1998).1 2

Education

Simoudis earned a Ph.D. in computer science from Brandeis University, specializing in machine learning and large databases, and holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from Caltech.1 2

Contributions and Publications

He is also an accomplished author with three books focusing on AI's impact on new mobility, including titles such as The Big Data Opportunity in Our Driverless Future and Transportation Transformation.2 His insights are sought after globally, making him a recognized thought leader in AI and corporate innovation.

Advisory Roles

In addition to his role at Accuhealth, Simoudis is involved with several advisory boards, including those for Caltech and New York University's C2SMART program.1 2

His career reflects a commitment to leveraging technology for innovative solutions across various sectors, particularly in the automotive industry and business analytics.