Simon Vine

Simon Alexander Vine is an experienced investor and advisor in the tech and finance sectors. He has a diverse background in venture capital, distressed debt management, and strategic advisory roles.2 Key aspects of his career include:

Professional Experience

• Investment Roles: Vine has worked at prominent financial institutions such as Société Générale and UBS.1
• Venture Capital: He is a serial investor in tech companies, providing advice on strategy, business development, and fundraising to his portfolio companies in the US and Europe.1
• Distressed Debt: Vine has managed distressed debt projects and led transitions and crisis management initiatives.1
• Advisory Positions: He has held numerous advisory roles with startups and mature companies, including:
  • Advisor to Accern Corporation, an AI company2
  • Non-Executive Chairman of Quanergy Solutions LLC, a LIDAR company for physical security2
  • Non-Executive Chairman of Sleep Solutions Inc, a cooling pad company for sleep2
  • Advisor to Alto Pharmacy LLC, a digital pharmacy2

Education and Expertise

• Holds an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School and a Ph.D.1
• Author of 9 books on topics including Risks, Uncertainty, and Management Transition issues1
• Speaker on various management and risk-related subjects1

Current Ventures

• CEO of Yesod Advisors LLC, focusing on non-capital related activities, primarily business development contracts2
• Involved with multiple startups and tech companies in advisory or directorship roles2

Financial Industry Registration

• Previously registered with securities firms including IOI Capital and Markets, LLC, Stonehaven, LLC, and Alforma Capital Markets, Inc.2
• Has passed various industry exams, including Principal/Supervisory, General Industry/Product, and State Securities Law exams2

Simon Vine's career demonstrates a strong focus on tech investments, startup advisory, and strategic business development across various industries.