Robert Simon
Director/Board Member at Tacit Software, Inc.
Profile
Robert Simon is the founder of Ariva Partners, which was founded in 2008.
He held the title of Managing Partner in 2011.
Mr. Simon is also the founder of T,Green Dot Bank.
Mr. Simon's current jobs include being a Director at Tacit Software, Inc., Vendasta Technologies, Inc., The Venture Capital Association of Alberta, Pulpo Media, Inc., and Senior Managing Partner at BDC Venture Capital since 2011.
Mr. Simon's former jobs include being a Director at Alta Partners Management Co. LP from 2000 to 2008, Director at ICE Mortgage Technology, Inc., Managing Director at Saints Ventures LLC, Principal at Lotus Development Corp.
from 1989 to 1992, Partner at Sierra Ventures Management LLC, and Principal at Navitel Communications, Inc.Mr. Simon's education includes undergraduate and graduate degrees from Stanford University.
Robert Simon active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Tacit Software, Inc.
Tacit Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Tacit Software, Inc. provides automation systems for life sciences, aerospace and defense, government, chemicals, and financial services industries. Its customers include pharmaceutical, aerospace, consumer product and financial services companies such as Lockheed Martin, Morgan Stanley and Northrop Grumman. The company was founded in 1997 by David L. Gilmour and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA | Director/Board Member | - |
BDC Venture Capital
BDC Venture Capital Investment ManagersFinance BDC Venture Capital (BDC Venture Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1975. The firm is headquartered in Québec, Canada. | Private Equity Investor | 2011-10-31 |
Pulpo Media, Inc.
Pulpo Media, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Pulpo Media, Inc. operates as an online Hispanic audience targeting company. Its data-driven platform and technology allows advertisers to tailor their campaign to engage and understand their target audience with actionable insights. The firm's platform also enables users to connect with the Hispanics across digital platforms including, mobile, video, display, rich media, sponsorships, and social. The company was founded by Justin Kuykendall in 2008 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Vendasta Technologies, Inc.
Vendasta Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Vendasta Technologies, Inc. engages in the development and sale of software products for local marketing agencies under Vendasta platform. It operates through the Software and Partner Solutions segments. The Software segment consists of subscription to the platform; owned and operated software products; and marketplace purchases. The Partner Solutions segment includes partner services, websites, and digital ads that are not acquired on an annual basis. The company was founded by Ches Orlando Hagen, Brendan King, Jeff Tomlin, John Fothergill, Allan Wolinski and Guy Kelsey on January 8, 2008 and is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Venture Capital Association of Alberta
The Venture Capital Association of Alberta Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Venture Capital Association of Alberta operates as an industry association for venture capital, private equity, angel investors and others. The firm invests capital and specializes in the following sectors: information and communications technology, clean and energy technologies, and agriculture and bio and life sciences. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Robert Simon
Companies | Position | End |
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Ariva Partners
Ariva Partners Investment ManagersFinance Ariva Partners is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2007 by Robert Simon and Ajit S. Shah. The firm is headquartered in Portola Valley. | Founder | 2011-11-29 |
Alta Partners Management Co. LP
Alta Partners Management Co. LP Investment ManagersFinance Alta Partners Management Co. LP (Alta Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Jean Deleage, Guy Paul Nohra, Marino Polestra and Garrett P. Gruener. The firm is headquartered in Jackson, Wyoming. | Private Equity Investor | 2008-12-30 |
Lotus Development Corp.
Lotus Development Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Lotus Development Corp. was an American software company. The company was famous for their groundbreaking Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet application, which was the killer application in the early days of the IBM PC which helped spread the adoption of the PC. The company also provided one of the more powerful groupware systems, Lotus Notes. The company was headquartered in Cambridge, MA | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1992-12-30 |
T/Maker Co.
T/Maker Co. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Deluxe Corp., T/Maker Co. is a company that specializes in image content and multimedia software. The company is based in Mountain View, CA. The company was founded by Heidi J. Roizen, Robert Simon. T/Maker was acquired by Deluxe Corp. on June 29, 1994. | Founder | - |
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Training of Robert Simon
Stanford University | Graduate Degree |
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Private companies | 14 |
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Lotus Development Corp.
Lotus Development Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Lotus Development Corp. was an American software company. The company was famous for their groundbreaking Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet application, which was the killer application in the early days of the IBM PC which helped spread the adoption of the PC. The company also provided one of the more powerful groupware systems, Lotus Notes. The company was headquartered in Cambridge, MA | Technology Services |
Alta Partners Management Co. LP
Alta Partners Management Co. LP Investment ManagersFinance Alta Partners Management Co. LP (Alta Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Jean Deleage, Guy Paul Nohra, Marino Polestra and Garrett P. Gruener. The firm is headquartered in Jackson, Wyoming. | Finance |
Tacit Software, Inc.
Tacit Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Tacit Software, Inc. provides automation systems for life sciences, aerospace and defense, government, chemicals, and financial services industries. Its customers include pharmaceutical, aerospace, consumer product and financial services companies such as Lockheed Martin, Morgan Stanley and Northrop Grumman. The company was founded in 1997 by David L. Gilmour and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA | Technology Services |
Sierra Ventures Management LLC
Sierra Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Sierra Ventures, Inc (Sierra Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 1982 by Peter Wendell. The firm is headquartered in San Mateo, California. | Finance |
ICE Mortgage Technology, Inc.
ICE Mortgage Technology, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ICE Mortgage Technology, Inc. engages in the provision of software solutions and services for the residential mortgage industry. Its services include education and certification, professional consulting, implementation, and business writing. The company was founded by Limin Hu and Sigmund Anderman in August 1997 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA. | Technology Services |
T/Maker Co.
T/Maker Co. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Deluxe Corp., T/Maker Co. is a company that specializes in image content and multimedia software. The company is based in Mountain View, CA. The company was founded by Heidi J. Roizen, Robert Simon. T/Maker was acquired by Deluxe Corp. on June 29, 1994. | Technology Services |
Navitel Communications, Inc.
Navitel Communications, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of Kudelski SA, Navitel Communications, Inc. is a developer of Microsoft Windows CE-based software. The company is based in Menlo Park, CA. Navitel Communications was acquired by Spyglass, Inc. on April 08, 1999 for $17.03 million. | Technology Services |
BDC Venture Capital
BDC Venture Capital Investment ManagersFinance BDC Venture Capital (BDC Venture Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1975. The firm is headquartered in Québec, Canada. | Finance |
Saints Ventures LLC
Saints Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Saints Ventures LLC (Saints Ventures) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Ken Sawyer and David Quinlivan. The firm is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. | Finance |
Ariva Partners
Ariva Partners Investment ManagersFinance Ariva Partners is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2007 by Robert Simon and Ajit S. Shah. The firm is headquartered in Portola Valley. | Finance |
The Venture Capital Association of Alberta
The Venture Capital Association of Alberta Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Venture Capital Association of Alberta operates as an industry association for venture capital, private equity, angel investors and others. The firm invests capital and specializes in the following sectors: information and communications technology, clean and energy technologies, and agriculture and bio and life sciences. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Pulpo Media, Inc.
Pulpo Media, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Pulpo Media, Inc. operates as an online Hispanic audience targeting company. Its data-driven platform and technology allows advertisers to tailor their campaign to engage and understand their target audience with actionable insights. The firm's platform also enables users to connect with the Hispanics across digital platforms including, mobile, video, display, rich media, sponsorships, and social. The company was founded by Justin Kuykendall in 2008 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA. | Technology Services |
Green Dot Bank
Green Dot Bank Regional BanksFinance Part of Green Dot Corp., Green Dot Bank is a state chartered commercial bank. The company is based in Provo, UT. The company was founded by Robert Simon. Gregory M. Quarles has been the CEO of the company since 2020. | Finance |
Vendasta Technologies, Inc.
Vendasta Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Vendasta Technologies, Inc. engages in the development and sale of software products for local marketing agencies under Vendasta platform. It operates through the Software and Partner Solutions segments. The Software segment consists of subscription to the platform; owned and operated software products; and marketplace purchases. The Partner Solutions segment includes partner services, websites, and digital ads that are not acquired on an annual basis. The company was founded by Ches Orlando Hagen, Brendan King, Jeff Tomlin, John Fothergill, Allan Wolinski and Guy Kelsey on January 8, 2008 and is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada. | Technology Services |
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