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Murray Simser

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Creator - Editor - Author at THE 6TH ESTATE: Governing Ourselves
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Murray Simser is a serial entrepreneur and Silicon Valley veteran who founded CITIZN AI. He has served as a 2x public company CEO, commercialized software at Microsoft used by billions, and created over $100M for investors. People who have worked with him describe him as dynamic, brilliant, driven, and innovative.

Outside of his tech ventures, Murray is passionate about mentorship, serving as an Adjunct Professor and speaking at university entrepreneurship programs globally. He expresses deep gratitude for his own education and has a keen interest in political discourse, Canadian heritage, and simplifying complex ideas for broader audiences.

He is the best-selling author of "The Ripple Effect" and is currently working on his next book, "THE 6TH ESTATE, " set for a 2026 release.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Creator - Editor - Author
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Democracy & Technology
His current company, CITIZN, and its product DemocracyGPT are focused on reimagining the relationship between people, democracy, and capitalism using AI and social networks.
Software Commercialization
A core part of his career, having led worldwide commercialization at Microsoft and founded multiple software companies whose products are used by millions.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Creator - Editor - Author
THE 6TH ESTATE: Governing Ourselves
3-2024
Contributing Author
The Ripple Effect Book
9-2020
Freelance Writer and Columnist
Various Publications
1-2020
Media Commentator - Keynote Speaker - Democracy - Silicon Valley - Entrepreneurship
Various Companies
4-2019
Founder & Chief Architect (also CEO)
CITIZN AI
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Education
1998 - 1998
B.Soc.Sc.
University of Ottawa
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