Tom Simpson
Campaign Asia 40 under 40Gaming | Digital Assets | AI | Marketing | Investment
General Partner at Ak3r · United Kingdom
20+ years experience in tech, growth, marketing and startups with 2 exits. Founder and investor across gaming, adtech and digital assets. Currently building Livewire in gametech. MMA Board Member; IAB Committee Member.
20+
Years' experience
2
Exits
8x
Livewire Growth
9.9K
LinkedIn Followers
Experience
General Partner
Ak3r
Mar 2025 – Present
Investing in gaming, fintech, marketing and AI. Providing capital, strategy and operating experience to founders.
Chief Executive Officer
Livewire
Jul 2023 – Mar 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos
Grew the company 8x, built the team, expanded into US and UK markets and won industry awards.
Non-Executive Chairman
TotallyAwesome
Aug 2022 – Oct 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos · Singapore
Board Member
Mobile Marketing Association APAC
Oct 2019 – Oct 2023 · 4 yrs · Singapore
Strategic Advisor
Anzu.io
Jul 2022 – Jul 2023 · 1 yr · Singapore
Awards and recognition
Campaign Asia 40 under 40
Campaign Asia · 2018
AdTech Personality of the Year Runner-up
Exchangewire · 2019
Education
BA Philosophy
Cardiff University
What colleagues say
"Tom has a very deep understanding of the mobile advertising industry, and was key to crafting and implementing strategies that ensured success in his region. He's an excellent collaborator and a pleasure to work with."
Justin H.
Digital Advertising Product Leader
"Tom puts the door of opportunity in front of you even when it seems impossible! Extremely creative, passionate and focused entrepreneur. A big visionary, always available for engaging discussions and new ideas."
Egle Zuzeviciute
B2B Marketing Manager
Featured publications
How to avoid wasting half the money you spend on advertising
Campaign Asia · Jul 2018
On mobile gaming as a brand-safe advertising channel for large audiences.
The future of better ads is permission-based marketing
The Drum · Jun 2018
On improving advertising quality and the Coalition for Better Ads.
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