Simon Pickert

Simon Pickert is a Venture Hacker at AngelList, a role he has held for nearly nine years since 2015. He is also the founder of SAX Capital, a company focused on innovative financial products built on the AngelList platform.

Education and Background

Simon has a strong academic background, having earned an Abitur from the Christian Daniel Rauch Schule. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt and an M.Sc. from the Technical University of Munich. Additionally, he has completed an Honours Degree at the Center for Digital Technology and Management and has been a visiting scholar at both Columbia University and the University of California, Berkeley.2

Professional Experience

Before joining AngelList, Simon founded 7Snaps and worked as an Associate Consultant Intern at Bain & Company, as well as a Student Intern at A.T. Kearney. His diverse experiences in various organizations contribute to his expertise in the business and technology sectors, making him a valuable asset in his current role at AngelList.13

Simon is based in San Francisco, California, and has built a robust network of over 500 connections on LinkedIn, reflecting his active engagement in the venture capital and startup ecosystem.2