Simone Planté

Simone is a seasoned AI expert and tech investor with a profound interest in a positive future for humanity.

She began her entrepreneurial journey in San Francisco's vibrant tech scene of the 1990s, co-founding three innovative startups in data, media, and Artificial Intelligence. These ventures successfully commercialized technologies developed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), attracting funding from Intel, Microsoft and SAP, successful exits. Her work during this time showcased her ability to foresee and harness emerging tech trends in both software and hardware.

Before her entrepreneurial pursuits, Simone gained valuable experience in M&A and investment banking at Morgan Stanley. 

As the founder of HumAIn Capital, she has been investing for over 15 years in frontier technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Technologies, focusing on applications in Next Generation Compute.

In addition to her role at HumAIn Capital, Simone is a Venture Partner for Quantonation, the world’s first early-stage VC fund dedicated to Quantum Technologies and Deep Physics.  Her combined expertise in investment and technology makes her a sought-after leader in the AI and quantum technology landscapes.

Simone is also an expert faculty member at Singularity University, where she shares her extensive knowledge in Artificial Intelligence. In this role, she helps executives advance their understanding and application of AI technologies, inspiring them to leverage tech innovations for societal benefit.

Simone's dedication to advancing frontier technologies continues to propel her efforts to support innovations that have the potential to transform our future. Her unwavering belief in technology's potential inspires future generations of entrepreneurs and investors to build a positive technological future.

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