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Simon Arkell

As a two-time Olympic pole vaulter and seven-time national record holder, Simon represented Australia for over 10 years in international competitions. Since retiring from his sport, Simon has had a successful career as an entrepreneur in the high-tech industry, including founding Versifi Technologies, Inc., which produced the World's first 100% java web content management solution that went on to win accolades as the "Most Visionary" product in its space by GartnerGroup. After selling Versifi, Simon specialized in cross-border transactions in the software industry, successfully growing companies with his strategic management. Today, Simon is the CEO and co-founder of Predixion Software, a US based software company that develops predictive analytics software for business intelligence customers Worldwide.

  • 1992, 1996 Olympic Team Member for Australia
  • Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist (1990)
  • Seven-time Australian Record Holder
  • Three-time World Team Member
  • Australian Athlete of the Year (1993)
  • Inducted into South Australian Athletics Hall of Fame
  • NCAA Collegiate All-American
  • Graduate of University of New Mexico
  • MBA, California Polytechnic State University
  • 10+ years in high-tech global ventures

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