Simon Murdoch

Simon Murdoch has a diverse work experience in various companies and roles. Simon is currently the Managing Partner at Episode 1 Ventures, a venture capital firm based in London. In this role, they lead funding rounds and invests in software-driven startups. Simon has a particular interest in deep tech technologies and their impact on industries and markets.

Additionally, Simon serves as a Non Executive Director in several companies. Simon joined Circuit Mind in 2019, carwow in 2018, Global App Testing in 2014, TVbeat in 2014, and onebillion in 2014. In these roles, they provide guidance and advice to the respective companies.

Simon has also held positions as a Trustee at onebillion and as a Non Executive Director at VisionDirect.co.uk, Profitero, and Paramount Zone Ltd. At VisionDirect.co.uk, they were the Chairman until the end of 2013. Simon was involved in the operations and management of the company, which is the UK's leading online retailer for contact lenses.

Furthermore, Simon served as the Chairman of Shutl from 2009 to 2013. Throughout their work experience, Simon has shown expertise in investment, strategy, and board advisory roles in various industries.

Simon Murdoch has a Master of Arts degree in Physics from the University of Cambridge. Simon also holds a PhD in Computer Science from Brunel University London.