Simon Usiskin

Simon Usiskin has a diverse work experience in various leadership roles. Simon currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Tunespotter, where they are responsible for executing the company's business plan and leading different teams. Prior to this, Simon was the Chief Executive Officer at Swoove Studios, overseeing the development, sales, marketing, and legal aspects of the company's vision to democratize 3D animation.

Simon also has experience as the Managing Partner at JWR Ventures, where they provided advisory services. Simon served as the Commercial Director at abstraction, a role in which they contributed to the company's commercial success. Simon worked as an Associate at Lazarus Consulting, offering business development, capital raising, and corporate development services.

Before that, Simon was involved with iQU, a digital media agency dedicated to games, where they held multiple positions including Co-Founder and Managing Director, and Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer. Simon played a crucial role in providing custom marketing solutions to game developers.

Simon has also been a Mentor at Startupbootcamp Amsterdam, providing strategic and investment advice to Media Tech start-ups. Simon co-founded Skiptobot, which focuses on revolutionizing interactions between people and organizations. Additionally, Simon served as a Board Member of the Entertainment division at the Dutch Games Association and was a Partner at FLIP Entertainment.

Simon Usiskin completed their high school education at University College School from 1978 to 1988. During this time, they studied Social Biology, Economics, and Mathematics. Following their high school education, Simon pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Sociology at The University of Manchester from 1989 to 1992.