Jackson Deane

Bozeman, MT USALinkedIn



Podz, Inc.

Founding Team Member

Head of Product

Feb 2020 - June 2021

Acquired by Spotify June 2021

About

As part of the founding team and Head of Platform, the Podz team and I revolutionized podcast discovery with a personalized feed of the best 60-second highlights from your favorite podcasts, automatically selected using the power of AI.

Key Contributions

Redefined Podcast Discovery with AI Innovation
Designed and delivered an AI-powered natural language and audio processing pipeline, creating a groundbreaking podcast discovery experience.

Built a Robust Ecosystem for Machine Learning
Innovated and developed tools to orchestrate a comprehensive ecosystem of ML models, incorporating advanced data collection methodologies and proprietary evaluation frameworks to enhance training efficiency and model accuracy.

Mastered Product Analytics and Distribution
Owned end-to-end product analytics, ensuring seamless delivery of the analytics pipeline and executing effective app distribution strategies.

Product Analytics & Distribution
Owned all product analytics, overseeing end-to-end pipeline delivery and app distribution strategies.

Led Strategic Go-to-Market Campaigns
Orchestrated initial go-to-market campaigns, leveraging social media, marketing initiatives, and industry partnerships to drive awareness and adoption.

Press

Podz, Inc.
Podz, Inc.