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Sean Simpson

Former Principal at Yamaha Motor Ventures

Detroit

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About

Engineer turned startup founder and venture investor.

Experience

  1. NewlabDirector of Venturescurrent2024 — presentDetroit, Michigan, United States
  2. Yamaha Motor VenturesPrincipal2023 — 2024San Francisco Bay Area
  3. AmazonPrincipal Portfolio Manager2022 — 2023
  4. WIND VenturesDirector2020 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area
  5. GM VenturesInvestment Manager2016 — 2020Detroit Metropolitan Area
  6. FCA Fiat Chrysler AutomobilesPowertrain Engineer2014 — 2016Auburn hills
  7. AutoBike, Inc.Co-Founder / CEO2011 — 2014Detroit Metropolitan Area
  8. Booz Allen HamiltonSenior Consultant2011TACOM
  9. BAE SystemsSenior Engineer2009 — 2011
  10. General MotorsEngineer2007 — 2009

Skills & more

Strategy6Strategic Planning12Leadership5Management5Pro Engineer3Product Development38Engineering Management19Manufacturing30Start-ups30Automotive14Six Sigma9Entrepreneurship10
+12 moreTestingSystems EngineeringR&DBusiness PlanningCross-functional Team LeadershipDesign EngineeringPowertrainProduct ManagementProcess EngineeringProject EngineeringContinuous ImprovementProject Management

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Who is Sean Simpson?
Engineer turned startup founder and venture investor.
Where did Sean Simpson go to school?
Sean Simpson studied at University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (MBA, Business); Lawrence Technological University (BSME, Engineering).

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