From Olympic runways to boardroom breakthroughs, Simon Arkel knows how to raise the bar—and clear it. On this episode of The Reboot Chronicles, we’re joined by this two-time Olympian and five-time NCAA All-American whose journey is a masterclass in reinvention.
Simon’s pole vaulting career was built on grit, resilience, and relentless pursuit—qualities that now define his impact in the healthcare industry. Simon has served as CEO across multiple ventures, most notably steering DeepLens, a pioneering platform for clinical trial patient-matching, through its successful acquisition by Paradigm Health. Today, he’s at the helm of Ryght Inc., where he’s harnessing generative AI to revolutionize Biopharma site selection—making it faster, smarter, and more cost-effective.
Simon’s journey is one of ongoing evolution from early promise to Olympic excellence, and now a visionary leader reshaping healthcare through technology. Join us as we unpack the many reboots that shaped his path—and explore what’s next on his horizon.
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