Simon Glinsky, a distinguished CEO mentor and strategy advisor, drives business and institutional success and creates social impact. With 40 years of experience, Simon excels through his unique blend of interpersonal coaching and business skills. He is known for incisive counsel, creative ideas, and solution effectiveness as Principal of The Glinsky Group and General Partner of Ai8 Ventures. 

As a serial entrepreneur, Simon co-founded groundbreaking ventures including Match.com, Clean Power Finance/Spruce and Kaiser Permanente Care Management Institute. His ability to scale companies, understand customer needs, and leverage data-driven insights sets him apart in achieving exceptional results. He was formerly with McKinsey & Co. Simon holds degrees from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, with additional studies at Edinburgh University and Georgia Tech. 

Simon’s dedication to education is evident in his role as Chief Judge and Board Member of The Conrad Challenge, an international STEM innovation competition at Space Center Houston, where he inspires and mentors the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. He also serves as a Senior Facilitator at Stanford Business School’s Interpersonal Dynamics Program, where he mentors future leaders. With diverse interests in musicology and sailing, Simon exemplifies a well-rounded character. Simon is a first-generation Cuban-American.