Pat Lee

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…

What has 3️⃣ letters, 2️⃣ decades of service at @VMware, and experienced 1️⃣ heck of a ride from intern to Chief Technology Officer? Our CTO, of course! Happy 2️⃣0️⃣th VMware Anniversary, @kitcolbert, from all of us in OCTO!

One week from today, don’t miss Kits Cubed STEM fair at Oakland Tech. The fair will feature a wide range of STEM booths to introduce Oakland youth to the wonders of science. Reserve your free spot: kitscubed.com/events