Murray Simser

Murray Simser is a renowned serial tech entrepreneur with a strong background in creating software solutions used by millions of people. He is the founder of CITIZN, an AI company known for its flagship product Democracy GPT. Murray is credited with inventing Societal Networks and the concept of Societalism, promoting investor returns while reducing social inequality.

Having worked in top tech hubs like Silicon Valley, Seattle, and Silicon Alley, Murray has a deep passion for politics and technology. He played a key role in the global commercialization efforts of various technologies at Microsoft and Silicon Valley startups, including his venture-backed eCRM company, eAssist, which garnered recognition for its innovative solutions.

Throughout his career, Murray has held leadership positions in public and private companies, driving significant shareholder value and leading complex transactions. He has been actively involved on Boards of Directors across public, private, academic, and nonprofit sectors.

An advocate for fostering the next generation of innovators, Murray engages with aspiring entrepreneurs through speaking engagements, podcasts, university programs, and mentorship roles at prominent startup incubators. Fluent in both English and French, he holds an economics degree from the University of Ottawa, where he also participated in the Alumni Association Board of Directors.

Murray has a diverse background, having lived in tech hubs like London, New York City, Seattle, San Diego, and his current base in Toronto, Canada, one of the world's largest tech cities.