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Simon Arkell OLY
AI/Health-Tech Founder | Board Member | 2X Olympian
Simon Arkell OLY is a hi-tech entrepreneur with a focus on AI and healthcare technology, known for co-founding successful ventures such as Deep Lens, Predixion Software, and Versifi which collectively raised over $100M in venture backing and were later acquired.
Currently, he leads Ryght, a generative AI company catering to the biopharma industry, enabling biotechs, pharma, and CROs to accelerate drug development. Additionally, Ryght empowers AI developers with secure and industry-tuned technology to enhance their domain expertise.
Simon's diverse background includes being a former pole vaulter who represented Australia in prestigious events like the Olympics, World Championships, and Commonwealth Games. He is a proud Hall of Fame member for both Athletics South Australia and the University of New Mexico.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Simon is actively involved in philanthropy, volunteering for 'Megan's Wings' to support families of children battling cancer. He also founded 'Olympians in Business' on LinkedIn, aiding athletes in transitioning from sports to the business world.
Simon's educational journey saw him pursue an MBA at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and a BA in Economics at The University of New Mexico. He also commenced studies in Economics at the University of Adelaide and attended St. Peter's College in Adelaide, South Australia.
With an extensive organizational involvement, Simon held key roles such as CEO and Co-Founder at Ryght, Advisory Board Member at Lucem Health, and board positions at various notable companies and institutions like UneeQ, Deep Lens, Neu Health, Ultromics, and LBT Innovations Ltd.
Simon's impactful leadership extends to board memberships in companies like Ryght and Uneeq (NZ) and investments in venture funds including Sierra Ventures, Central Coast Ventures, and Tamarind Hill Fund. He has also served in advisory capacities for esteemed organizations like the Orfalea School of Business at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.