Jackson Deane
I am an entrepreneurial full-stack product leader focusing on incredibly designed and highly technical software products built for large consumer audiences. I have been the Founder, Head of Platform, Product Lead, and Lead Mobile Engineer for venture-backed startups, a TechCrunch Disrupt winner, a Webby Award-winning social network, and the world's most impactful audio streaming platform.
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 InnovationDesigned and delivered an AI-powered natural language and audio processing pipeline, creating a groundbreaking podcast discovery experience.
Built a Robust Ecosystem for Machine LearningInnovated 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 DistributionOwned end-to-end product analytics, ensuring seamless delivery of the analytics pipeline and executing effective app distribution strategies.
Product Analytics & DistributionOwned all product analytics, overseeing end-to-end pipeline delivery and app distribution strategies.
Led Strategic Go-to-Market CampaignsOrchestrated initial go-to-market campaigns, leveraging social media, marketing initiatives, and industry partnerships to drive awareness and adoption.
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