Big news from the
@heyjasperai camp today. I’ve hired
@timyoung on as the new CEO of Jasper and I couldn’t be more excited.
Over the last year, we have shifted our focus from a writing assistant to becoming a true AI copilot for marketing teams. Specifically, we’ve become a platform mid-market and enterprises can trust with on-brand, high-performing marketing content. These are our fastest growing segments and we love to build for them.
I've spent a lot of time thinking about what it takes to go from a hot startup to an enduring enterprise grade scale-up. It's clear that Jasper needs someone who's been down this road before.
@Timyoung is the guy and ticks every box on my Jasper CEO wish list.
Why Timothy? It's simple: He is an incredible culture fit. Great human. Has a proven track record of scaling great companies. Loves AI. Loves Jasper. Is wicked smart. Cares deeply for people. Loves to win. Is a former founder. Is a proven executive. He’s hungry to make a big impact.
The biggest weakness I’ve found is that he doesn’t play golf…
This isn't a decision made lightly. I LOVE Jasper and believe in our mission deeply. We have a massive opportunity ahead. But sometimes, loving your company means knowing when to pass the baton for the next leg of the race.
Founders rarely hear this.
I’ve always been a 0 to 1 serial entrepreneur. I love building from the ground up. It’s in my bones. Running a 175 person growing company isn’t my greatest gift to the world.
And I’ve realized that’s totally okay. I need to do what I do best.
What's next for me? I'm not stepping away; I'm stepping aside. I'll move to Chairman of the Board, working hand-in-hand with Timothy to make this transition as smooth as silk and helping Jasper however I can into the future.
What’s next for Jasper? On October 18th, Timothy and I will be sharing a bit about our vision for the future and revealing some major product announcements in a virtual event. You can register and tune in to catch us both here:
jasper.ai/campaigns/2024-vis…