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President of mPedigree | Social Entrepreneur and Technology Innovator | Speaker on Healthcare Access and African Development

Bright Simons Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000

President of mPedigree | Social Entrepreneur and Technology Innovator | Speaker on Healthcare Access and African Development

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Bright Simons
Speaking Fee:
$10,000 to $20,000

Travels From:
NYC - New York City

Primary Topic Category:
Healthcare

Secondary Topic Category:
Technology

 

Bright Simons Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Bright Simons is the President of mPedigree, a pioneering social enterprise working to secure global supply chains, especially in healthcare and agriculture. He is a recognized innovator in using technology to combat counterfeit medicines and ensure product authenticity. Simons is a fellow at the Aspen Institute and a regular contributor to global platforms like the World Economic Forum. His work has been featured in major outlets including The Economist, BBC, and The New York Times. He speaks internationally on healthcare access, African development, and responsible innovation.

Bright Simons is a Ghanaian social innovator and entrepreneur renowned for his pioneering work in leveraging technology to combat counterfeit products and enhance supply chain transparency across Africa and South Asia. He is the founder and president of mPedigree, a social enterprise established in 2007 that developed a mobile-based authentication system to verify the authenticity of pharmaceuticals and other consumer goods. This innovation has been instrumental in reducing the prevalence of counterfeit drugs, which are responsible for thousands of deaths annually in Africa. Under Simons' leadership, mPedigree has expanded its operations to over 15 countries, partnering with governments, Fortune 500 companies, and grassroots organizations. The company's GoldKeys platform allows consumers to authenticate products by sending a unique code via SMS, providing real-time verification and empowering individuals to protect their health and safety. Beyond pharmaceuticals, mPedigree's technology has been applied to sectors such as agriculture, cosmetics, and veterinary medicine, further demonstrating its versatility and impact. Simons' contributions have garnered international recognition. He was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2012 and received the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship in 2019. Additionally, he has been featured on MIT Technology Review's list of the top 35 innovators under 35 and was included in Fortune's 50 World’s Greatest Leaders in 2016. His work continues to inspire and influence the intersection of technology, health, and development.
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