Jay Simons is a former president of Atlassian who helped build the company from a small product portfolio to a multi-billion-dollar software company, giving him unusually deep operating experience compared to most venture investors. He's known for architecting Atlassian's no traditional sales team go-to-market model and championing unconventional company-building decisions, which now shapes how he identifies non-obvious, durable strategies when backing new companies at Bond.

• Deep commitment to the Atlassian journey and the product-led growth model. He frequently highlights company milestones, such as reaching multi-billion dollar valuations without a traditional sales force or the successful integration of tools like HipChat and Bitbucket.
• Strong support for developer tools and the broader software ecosystem. He expresses enthusiasm for infrastructure companies like Browserstack and discusses the intricacies of building economies around platforms during podcast appearances on shows like Twenty Minute VC.
• Passion for outdoor fitness and the San Francisco lifestyle. He often shares updates from his morning commutes, challenging cycling climbs up Mt. Tam, or participating in muddy foot races, while appreciating the local scenery like the fog or sunrise.
• Appreciation for vibrant company culture and team bonding. He actively shares moments of office camaraderie, such as team gaming sessions on massive screens, office competitions, or celebrating the opening of new headquarters.
• Enthusiastic support for San Francisco sports. He is a recurring spectator of the Giants, frequently posting photos from the stadium or cheering the team on during game days.