Fidji Simo
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Fidji Simo was born on October 5, 1985, in Sète [1]. She is a businessperson who has received education from the University of California, Los Angeles and HEC Paris . Fidji Simo has worked with several notable companies, including Facebook, where she was employed from 2011 to 2021, and eBay, where she worked from 2006 to 2011 [2][3].
She has also worked at Instacart from 2021 to 2025 and is currently employed at OpenAI, starting in 2025 [2][3]. Throughout her career, Fidji Simo has received several awards, including Fortune Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs, Business Journal 40 Under 40, which she received twice [4][5].
Fidji Simo has held various positions, including chief executive officer at Instacart from 2021 to 2025 [6]. She has also been a member of the board of directors since 2021 and the executive board since 2024 [6]. Currently, she serves as vice president at OpenAI, a position she has held since 2025 [6].
Fidji Simo's career is marked by her various roles and achievements, showcasing her expertise as a businessperson with a strong educational background from the University of California, Los Angeles and HEC Paris , and a work history that includes Facebook, eBay, Instacart, and OpenAI [2][3].
Fidji Simo
Summary
Fidji Simo is a human[1]. She was born in Sète[2]. She was born on +1985-10-05T00:00:00Z[3]. She worked as a businessperson[4]. She ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (566 views/month, #6,787 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Fidji Simo's place of birth was Sète[2].
- Fidji Simo was born on +1985-10-05T00:00:00Z[3].
- Fidji Simo held citizenship in France[6].
- Fidji Simo held citizenship in United States[7].
- Fidji Simo worked as a businessperson[4].
- Fidji Simo held the position of board of directors[8].
- Fidji Simo held the position of executive board[9].
- Fidji Simo held the position of vice president[10].
- Fidji Simo was employed by OpenAI[11].
- Fidji Simo was educated at University of California, Los Angeles[12].
- Fidji Simo was educated at HEC Paris[13].
- Fidji Simo received the Fortune Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs[14].
- Fidji Simo received the Business Journal 40 Under 40[15].
- Fidji Simo received the Business Journal 40 Under 40[16].
- Fidji Simo was a member of HEC Alumni[17].
- Fidji Simo was a member of Women in Product[18].
- Fidji Simo's image is recorded as Facebook F8 Developer's Conference 2017 Fidji Simo (33324521813).jpg[19].
- Fidji Simo is recorded as female[20].
- Fidji Simo's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Fidji Simo's Commons category is recorded as Fidji Simo[22].
- Fidji Simo's residence is recorded as California[23].
- Fidji Simo's family name is recorded as Simo[24].
- Fidji Simo's given name is recorded as Fidji[25].
- Fidji Simo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
- Fidji Simo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Sète[2], Fidji Simo… she was born on +1985-10-05T00:00:00Z[3].
Education
Educated at University of California, Los Angeles[12], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1919[30], headquartered in Los Angeles[31] and HEC Paris[13], a grande école[32], in France[33], founded in 1881[34], headquartered in Jouy-en-Josas[35].
Career and Affiliations
Fidji Simo worked as a businessperson[4]. She was employed by OpenAI[11]. Positions held include board of directors[8]; executive board[9], an executive branch[36]; and vice president[10], a position[37].
Recognition
Awards received include Fortune Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs[14] and Business Journal 40 Under 40[15], a list[38], in United States[39].
Why It Matters
Fidji Simo ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (566 views/month, #6,787 of 1,000,298).[5] She has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]
FAQs
Where was Fidji Simo born?
Born in Sète[2], Fidji Simo…
What did Fidji Simo do for work?
Fidji Simo worked as businessperson[4].
Where did Fidji Simo go to school?
Fidji Simo was educated at University of California, Los Angeles[12] and HEC Paris[13].
What awards did Fidji Simo receive?
Honors received include Fortune Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs[14], Business Journal 40 Under 40[15], and Business Journal 40 Under 40[16].