Jim Simmons

Jim Simmons is an accomplished entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience in the startup ecosystem. Currently serving as VP of Programs for the Harvard Business School Association of Northern California, Jim is also Co-Chairman of the Caltech Angels Network and Co-founder and CEO of a stealth fashion technology startup. Jim has held board positions with eLOT, Inc., eLottery, Inc., Sylvan Source, and LucidPort Technology, and has been the Managing Partner of Simmons Goodspeed Ventures since 2006, focusing on early-stage investments across various high-tech sectors. Jim co-founded the Caltech Alumni Entrepreneurship Group and previously served as President of the Caltech Alumni Association. Jim holds a BS in Applied Physics from Caltech and an MBA from Harvard Business School.