Andrew Simon

As Operations Director, Andrew Simon identifies new clients for the Luminate accelerator and ensures their success in the program.
Prior to joining NextCorps Luminate, Andy has an extensive background in startups and the digital space, including: founder of Dogways Inc., a venture-backed mobile app startup; President of Toontrack Music USA, launching the Swedish music software firm in the U.S.
and leading it to #1 in the world in sales; XLN Audio of Sweden, leading them to 15x sales growth; Brixy Inc., a 150+ baby store store association, launching their digital platform; Brannland Cider of Sweden, launching the brand in the U.S.
in 2017, and Andrea Arden, celebrity pet trainer, on numerous digital and and business projects.
Andy is also an accomplished musician, having written and produced songs for major label artists worldwide, including a #1 single in 2013 for Hey! Say! JUMP of Japan.