Cody Simms

Cody Simms is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in venture capital, product management, and education. Currently serving as Managing Partner at MCJ since October 2021, Cody oversees a firm with $115 million in assets dedicated to supporting founders in the energy sector and addressing climate change challenges. As a Partner at Climate Changemakers and Co-Founder and Board Member of Levers, Cody plays a key role in advancing sustainability initiatives. Previous roles include Senior Vice President of Climate & Sustainability at Techstars and Chief Product Officer at StumbleUpon, with a background in product management at major companies like Yahoo! and NBCUniversal. Cody also contributed to academia as a lecturer at the University of Southern California, guiding graduate students in developing online community projects. Cody holds a Master's degree in Transnational Communications & Global Media from Goldsmiths, University of London, and a Bachelor's degree in History and East Asia Languages & Culture from The University of Kansas.