Simone Ledeen

Simone Ledeen is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in strategic advisory roles and national security. Currently serving as a Strategic Advisor at Fulcrum Autonomy and a Venture Partner at Texas Venture Partners since 2024, Ledeen also holds the position of Managing Director at Vantage ROI. As a Senior Fellow at the Strauss Center for International Security and Law, Ledeen contributes to academic and policy discussions. Previously, Ledeen was a Senior Advisor for National Security at BVVC and served on the Board of Advisors at Hypergiant. Additional experience includes a Senior Fellow role at the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue and key positions at the United States Department of Defense, including Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East. Ledeen's background is complemented by an MBA from SDA Bocconi and a BA from Brandeis University.