Our Team
The Glued Network team combines their experiences in nonprofits with the latest data innovations from top companies. Focused on bringing advanced AI and data tools to mission-driven organizations, ensuring their vital work can continue and grow. Our team believes that people and their causes truly matter, and he’s dedicated to helping these missions succeed in the long term.
Simon's Story
Simon Yost is the visionary behind Glued Network, an organization committed to bringing advanced data and AI tools to mission-driven nonprofits. With a diverse background spanning both the nonprofit world and the tech industry, Simon began as the Chief Technology Officer at The Journey, where he led digital transformations that significantly enhanced the organization’s communication and outreach. His experience in the nonprofit sector ignited a passion for mission-driven causes that continued to influence his career trajectory.
Transitioning from nonprofits to the corporate arena, Simon took on roles with Fortune 500 companies and top enterprise-level organizations in the St. Louis region. Working with brands like Mastercard, Centene, and Altice USA, he specialized in data-use innovations that drove customer engagement and optimized business performance. As a data strategist, he helped companies operationalize advanced business concepts like customer lifetime value (CLV) through AI and data software, achieving impactful results at scale.
Realizing that the same techniques he applied in the corporate world could bring tremendous value to the nonprofit sector, Simon founded Glued Network. His vision is to make complex data tools accessible to nonprofits, ensuring that vital missions are sustainable for the long term. At Glued Network, Simon and his team work to empower nonprofits to harness the power of AI for fundraising while remaining focused on the heart of every mission—the people they serve and the shared goals that drive them.
What is Glued Network's vision for the next five years?
Over the next five years, Simon Yost envisions Glued Network becoming the go-to partner for mission-driven organizations seeking to unlock the power of data and AI to drive sustainable growth and more profound impact. The strategy begins with expanding the current suite of services to include more comprehensive donor analytics, predictive modeling, and automated marketing solutions. This will empower nonprofits to elevate their engagement with supporters, amplify their messaging, and increase their overall effectiveness in fundraising.
A key pillar of this strategy is to develop a self-service product that mission-driven professionals can use to gain an unfair advantage in customer and donor acquisition. This product will integrate data-driven insights with AI-powered campaign management, enabling organizations to segment audiences, predict donor behavior, and automate outreach—all through an intuitive, user-friendly interface. By providing nonprofits with the same cutting-edge tools that Fortune 500 companies use to drive growth, Glued Network will help level the playing field, ensuring that smaller organizations can compete for attention and funding. Additionally, Simon plans to incorporate interactive learning modules and support resources within the platform, empowering users to maximize the platform’s capabilities and build long-term digital marketing proficiency.
"Simon has the unique ability to combine his technical knowledge, attention to detail, and excellent project management skills... He deeply cares for clients and the product that is being produced. When he worked for me, I trusted him to do what is best for the client."
"The two things that stand out to me are: how deeply he cares about his fellow humans and his drive to make things better. Simon challenged me think bigger and better, for which I am always grateful."
"Not only did [Simon's] team deliver top-notch results, I was extremely impressed with his project management and customer engagement capabilities. I’d say he is naturally skilled at understanding customer problems and then formulating solutions to address them."
"Simon is an innovator and problem solver. His solutions often addressed the issue and prepared our systems for future growth. Simon also followed through on implementing his solutions and ensured their success."