Fidji Simo, Angel Investor

Fidji Simo is a technology executive and investor recognized for leading some of the world’s most influential digital and consumer platforms. She currently serves as CEO of Applications at OpenAI, shaping the company’s strategy to bring AI-powered products to millions of users. Previously, she was CEO and later Chair of the Board at Instacart, guiding its transformation into a leading online grocery and technology platform. Alongside her leadership roles, Simo is a Board Member at Shopify and Co-Founder of the Metrodora Institute, a multidisciplinary medical and research center focused on women’s health and neuroimmune conditions. Her career reflects a consistent focus on scaling innovation that enhances both everyday life and systemic well-being. As an active investor, Simo has backed more than twenty early- and growth-stage companies across healthtech, AI, and consumer innovation. Her portfolio includes ventures such as Brain Co., Somite, and Bluenote Health—firms advancing frontiers in brain computing, regenerative medicine, and digital healthcare.