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Fast Simon
Company typeprivate company
IndustryAI, SaaS, Search Engines
Founded2013; 12 years ago (2013)
FoundersZohar Gilad and Adar Greenshpon
Headquarters
Silicon Valley
,
California
Key people
  • Zohar Gilad (founder & CEO)
  • Adar Greenshpon (CTO)
Products
List
    • InstantSearch+
Websitewww.fastsimon.com

Fast Simon is an AI Software as a service eCommerce optimization platform that brings integrated AI conversion optimization to eCommerce merchants. Designed - for automation and self-service, Fast Simon offers AI Search, Dynamic Collection Display, Merchandising, Personalization, conversational commerce and more.[1]

Founded in 2013 by Zohar Gilad and Adar Greenshpon, Fast Simon is used by merchants to increase conversions, AOV, and revenues whilst delivering optimized digital experience for shoppers. Fast Simon is based in Silicon Valley, California, with additional offices in Haifa, Israel.[2]

History

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Fast Simon was founded in 2013 by Zohar Gilad and Adar Greenshpon, with the intention of providing optimized digital eCommerce experience to shoppers, while saving lengthy development periods for merchants.[3] Fast Simon started with a single patented search autocomplete module for eCommerce, under the name InstantSearch+.[4] Following customers' adoption, Fast Simon developed a full-text Search, Merchandising, and Personalization. Fast Simon evolved into a digital experience platform including use of various AI models for Visual Discovery,[5] Conversational Commerce, AI embeddings and more.[6]

Some of the eCommerce apps Fast Simon have partnered with include:

Fast Simon integrates with a variety of eCommerce ecosystems, including:[15]

Products and Services

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Fast Simon offers a range of AI backed eCommerce optimization solutions to boost conversions and customer satisfaction. Examples of note are:

  • Site Search: Using AI and Machine learning, Fast Simon offers Natural language processing, Synonym & Antonym Search, Vector Search & Multi-modal Search to offer Site Search solutions for eCommerce stores.[29][30]
  • Merchandising: Fast Simon’s Merchandising suite offers product and collections pages displays with the use of AI optimization and no-code editing.[31]
  • Personalization: Fast Simon offers real-time personalization recommendations, filters, suggestions and outreach so each shopper receives a uniquely tailored shopping experience.[32]
  • Audiences: Personalization at scale is offered through click-profile data creating personalized experiences for audience segments, including anonymous or first-time users.[33]
  • Conversational Commerce: Fast Simon’s Merchandising AI Assistant as well as Conversational Commerce AI Bot offer personalized support to merchants on how to merchandise most effectively, and customers for personalized recommendations.[34][35][36]

Industry Recognition & Achievements

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Fast Simon has been recognized for its innovation and contributions to the eCommerce industry. Notable achievements include:

  • Mentioned in The New York Times in relation to its role in eCommerce pricing strategies and AI-driven personalization efforts.[37]
  • The company has also been recognized by Forbes Tech Council, with several articles discussing the impact of AI-driven merchandising and search on online retail.[3]
  • Fast Simon also announced a partnership with Authentic Brands Group to enhance online shopping experiences through AI-driven merchandising and personalization.[38]

Fast Simon has two patents attributed to its name:

References

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  1. ^ Dilone, Sobeida (16 June 2025). "Q&A with Zohar Gilad, CEO and Co-Founder of Fast Simon: What's Next in AI for E-Commerce". citybiz. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  2. ^ "Fast Simon Launches Curated Sets For Online Merchandising". GlobeNewswire News Room. 2 April 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Zohar Gilad | Co-Founder and CEO - Fast Simon Inc". Forbes Technology Council. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  4. ^ "Fast Simon Unveils AI-powered Visual Discovery for eCommerce". 18 October 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  5. ^ Walk-Morris, Tatiana (19 October 2021). "Fast Simon debuts visual search tool". www.retaildive.com. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  6. ^ Gilad, Zohar. "Uncovering The Real Value In The E-Commerce AI Gold Rush". Forbes. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
  7. ^ Wassel, Bryan (12 August 2021). "Fast Simon Adds Klaviyo Integration to Enable New Remarketing Opportunities". Retail TouchPoints. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  8. ^ Schultz, Ray (31 August 2022). "Fast Simon Teams Up With Attentive To Drive Personalized SMS And Email". www.mediapost.com. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  9. ^ "Fast Simon Brings Personalized AI Features to Tapcart". CRM Magazine. 10 January 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  10. ^ "Fast Simon Brings GenAI Similarities and Personalized AI Features to Tapcart". MarTech Series. 10 January 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  11. ^ "Fast Simon Brings GenAI Similarities and Personalized AI Features to Tapcart | CustomerThink". 10 January 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  12. ^ "Fast Simon Brings GenAI Similarities and Personalized AI Features to Tapcart". AiThority. 11 January 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  13. ^ "Fast Simon Brings GenAI Similarities and Personalized AI Features to Tapcart". MarTech Edge. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  14. ^ Robertson, Will (11 September 2024). "What's new: mobile messaging, social media integrations, and enhanced ecommerce reporting". dotdigital.com. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  15. ^ "Fast Simon - Reviews, Information and Alternatives". ecommercetech.io. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  16. ^ Long, Chris (3 November 2021). "Shopify & Fast Simon: An Ecommerce SEO Case Study". Search Engine Journal. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  17. ^ "Fast Simon AI Search & Filters - search | Shopify App Store". Shopify. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
  18. ^ Jonas, Ashley (1 September 2021). "Fast Simon Simplifies Development of Headless Commerce and Custom Storefronts". RetailToday. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  19. ^ Ueland, Sig (5 June 2025). "Fast Simon integrates with Shopify Hydrogen 2". Practical Ecommerce. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  20. ^ "Fast Simon Advances Server-Side Rendering by Integrating With Shopify Hydrogen 2". MarTech Series. 28 May 2025. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  21. ^ "Fast Simon". Adobe Commerce Extensions & Themes for Your Online Store. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  22. ^ "AI Search, Filters & Merchandising by Fast Simon". Adobe. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
  23. ^ Mamtora, Manshi (11 March 2021). "Fast Simon expands partnership BigCommerce". Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  24. ^ "Fast Simon". BigCommerce. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
  25. ^ "WordPress Search Plugin for WooCommerce". Fast Simon Inc. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  26. ^ "Fast Simon". Wix App Market. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  27. ^ "Site Search | Wix App Market". Wix.com. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
  28. ^ Simon, Fast. "Search, Filters & Merchandising for WooCommerce". WordPress. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
  29. ^ Ueland, Sig (30 July 2024). "Fast Simon launches merchandising aI Assistant". Practical Ecommerce. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  30. ^ Ueland, Sig (29 May 2024). "Fast Simon launches GenAI Hybrid Search for ecommerce search results". Practical Ecommerce. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  31. ^ "Vida Shoes International, Inc. Deploys Fast Simon for AI Shopping Optimization Across Its Portfolio". GlobeNewswire News Room. 6 February 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  32. ^ Post, AIJ Guest (24 July 2025). "Your Recommendation Engine Is Stuck in the Past. Real-Time AI Can Fix It. | The AI Journal". aijourn.com. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  33. ^ Ueland, Sig (25 September 2025). "New Ecommerce Tools: September 25, 2025". Practical Ecommerce. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
  34. ^ "Fast Simon Launches Merchandising AI Assistant". CRM Magazine. 24 July 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  35. ^ "Fast Simon Launches Merchandising AI Assistant - MarTech Cube". www.martechcube.com. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  36. ^ "Fast Simon Launches Merchandising AI Assistant". Martech360. 25 July 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  37. ^ DePillis, Lydia (April 6, 2024). "Consumers Hate 'Price Discrimination,' but They Sure Love a Discount". New York Times. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  38. ^ Blair, Adam (28 February 2024). "Authentic to Extend AI-Powered Shopping Capabilities Across Brand Portfolio". Retail TouchPoints. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  39. ^ Faynburd, Alexandra; Greenshpon, Adar (30 May 2023). "Serverless search using an index database section". Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  40. ^ Palmon, Eran; Greenshpon, Adar; Gilad, Zohar (4 July 2017). "Autocomplete search methods". Retrieved 26 September 2025.
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