Simon Schneider

Simon Schneider is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in corporate venture capital, entrepreneurship, and technology development. Currently serving as Director for Next47 Services & Accelerator since July 2022, Simon oversees Siemens' startup investments, manages venture insights programs, and leads the Next47 Accelerator. Previously, as Managing Director of the Jungle spin-off from Arrival, Simon spearheaded innovations in robofacturing, and earlier, as CEO of Zyncd, achieved successful acquisition by Capacity LLC. With leadership roles at InnoCentive and Omnicompete, Simon has a track record of managing significant projects and developing strategic partnerships. Simon holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship from London Business School and a BA from American University.