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Bjorn Simmons

Former Venture Partner at High Street Equity Partners

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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About

Bjorn Simmons is the Founder and CEO of SimmCo Consulting, a firm that partners with cities, brands, foundations, athletes, public institutions, and community leaders on strategy, executive production, and initiatives spanning culture and innovation. He has co-founded several ventures, including the venture-backed startup Wyzerr and Venture Noire, an entrepreneur support organization focused on founders of color. His background includes work in executive production, venture capital, marketing, public and political affairs, strategic partnerships, and major events.

Experience

  1. SimmCo ConsultingChief Executive Officercurrent2020 — presentLittle Rock, Arkansas, United States
  2. MBXFoundercurrent2023 — presentBentonville, Arkansas, United States
  3. Creative Arkansas Community Hub & Exchange (CACHE)Board Membercurrent2021 — presentBentonville, Arkansas, United States
  4. Winrock InternationalSenior Program Officer2023 — 2024
  5. High Street Equity PartnersVenture Partner2022 — 2024United States
  6. The Foundation for Social ImpactExecutive Director2022 — 2023Bentonville, Arkansas, United States
  7. The Foundation for Social ImpactDirector of Innovation2022Little Rock Metropolitan Area
  8. Venture NoireFounder, Managing Director2019 — 2020Bentonville, Arkansas, United States
  9. WyzerrCo-Founder2014 — 2020Cincinnati Metropolitan Area
  10. CintrifuseDirector, Inclusive Innovation2017 — 2018Cincinnati Metropolitan Area
  11. CintrifuseCommunity Catalyst2016 — 2018Cincinnati Metropolitan Area
  12. Hillman AcceleratorManaging Director2018Cincinnati, Ohio
  13. The MEANT GroupCEO2013 — 2017
  14. Georgia House of RepresentativesDirector Of Special Projects2015Atlanta Metropolitan Area
  15. Georgia House Democratic CaucusChief Of Staff2012 — 2015Atlanta Metropolitan Area
  16. Georgia House Democratic CaucusField Director2012Atlanta Metropolitan Area
  17. Office of Minority Leader Eddie ArmstrongPublic Relations Director2013 — 2014Little Rock Metropolitan Area
  18. Marketing WerksBrand Manager2013 — 2014Little Rock Metropolitan Area
  19. Arkansas Voter Registration ProjectDeputy Director2014Little Rock Metropolitan Area
  20. TonightAtlanta.comMarketing Intern2013Atlanta, Georgia
  21. Democratic Party of GeorgiaCampaign Manager2012Atlanta Metropolitan Area
  22. Advantage Sales & MarketingMarketing Representative - Sam's Club2011Greater Fayetteville, AR Area
  23. University of ArkansasMulticultural Center Connections President2007 — 2011Greater Fayetteville, AR Area

Skills & more

Sports MarketingCommunity Engagement1Digital Strategy1Non-profit Management1Go-to-Market StrategyFundraising78Event Planning98Social Media72Marketing40Public Relations37Event Management29Community Outreach28
+12 moreNonprofitsSalesStartup DevelopmentStartup MarketingEconomic DevelopmentSocial InnovationConsultingClient Relations SkillsLeadershipPublic SpeakingManagementEvents

Languages English

  • College Test Prep Coach — ACT

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Who is Bjorn Simmons?
Bjorn Simmons is the Founder and CEO of SimmCo Consulting, a firm that partners with cities, brands, foundations, athletes, public institutions, and community leaders on strategy, executive production, and initiatives spanning culture and innovation. He has co-founded several ventures, including the venture-backed startup Wyzerr and Venture Noire, an entrepreneur support organization focused on founders of color. His background includes work in executive production, venture capital, marketing, public and political affairs, strategic partnerships, and major events.
Where did Bjorn Simmons go to school?
Bjorn Simmons studied at University of Arkansas (Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business); University of Arkansas (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), Marketing/Marketing Management).

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