About
Michael Simon co-founded and leads Elucd, a New York-based technology company. He previously built an analytics function for Barack Obama's presidential campaign, worked in the Obama Administration, and founded a data science consulting firm. Simon holds a law degree and BA in Political Science from the University of Michigan.
Founder/CEO at ElucdYC S17
Intro paths
YC
Michael went through Y Combinator (Summer 2017) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Michael can intro founders to Elucd's investors below.
Elucd's investors Β· 1
Co-founders at Elucd
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Saul ShemeshFounder
Experience
- ZencitySenior Advisorcurrent2025 β present
- ZencityChief Strategy Officer2023 β 2025New York, New York, United States
- ZencityVice President Strategic Partnerships2021 β 2023New York, New York, United States
- The ArenaCo-Foundercurrent2016 β present
- Consenso WinesPartnercurrent2013 β presentMendoza, Argentina
- ElucdCo-founder & CEO2016 β 2021New York, New York
- LiftMetrixAdvisor2015 β 2017
- CBS CorporationSenior Advisor2015 β 2017New York City Metropolitan Area
- The Victors GroupPrincipal2011 β 2016
- HaystaqDNACo-founder2013 β 2015New York City Metropolitan Area
- U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesImmediate Office of the Secretary2009 β 2011Washington, DC
- Obama for AmericaNational Targeting & Analytics Lead2007 β 2008Chicago, IL
- John Kerry for PresidentDeputy Political Director for Electoral Planning2003 β 2004
Skills & more
Big Data3Predictive Analytics3Politics46Political Campaigns39Strategic Communications23Public Policy29Data Analytics2
From Michael's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Michael Simon?
- Michael Simon co-founded and leads Elucd, a New York-based technology company. He previously built an analytics function for Barack Obama's presidential campaign, worked in the Obama Administration, and founded a data science consulting firm. Simon holds a law degree and BA in Political Science from the University of Michigan.
- Where does Michael Simon work?
- Michael Simon is Founder/CEO of Elucd.
- What companies did Michael Simon found?
- Michael Simon founded Elucd.
- Where did Michael Simon go to school?
- Michael Simon studied at University of Michigan Law School (J.D.); University of Michigan (B.A., Political Science); Y Combinator.
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