Jason Flaks
About Jason Flaks
Jason Flaks is the cofounder and Chief Technology and Product Officer (CTPO) at Xembly, where he focuses on developing automated solutions for conversational AI. He has extensive experience in the tech industry, having held key positions at companies such as Microsoft, Dolby Laboratories, and Marchex, and he holds over 40 patents in related fields.
Work at Xembly
Jason Flaks currently serves as Cofounder and Chief Technology and Product Officer (CTPO) at Xembly, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is involved in the development of innovative solutions, including the world's first automated chief of staff. His leadership focuses on leveraging technology to enhance productivity and streamline operations.
Previous Experience in Conversational AI
Flaks has extensive experience in the field of conversational AI. He played a pivotal role in the development of the first commercially deployed task-oriented multi-party conversational AI product. He has also contributed to the innovation of open microphone, far distance, no push-to-talk speech recognition as a founding member of the Microsoft HoloLens and Kinect Camera teams.
Education and Expertise
Jason Flaks holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor of Arts in Math/Computer Science and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Composition from Purchase College, SUNY. He also earned a Master of Science in Music Engineering from the University of Miami. Additionally, he obtained a certificate in Game Development from the University of Washington, enhancing his technical expertise in software design and engineering.
Patents and Publications
Flaks holds over 40 patents in the fields of conversational AI and natural language innovations. He has authored multiple technical publications that contribute to the understanding and advancement of conversational AI and natural language processing. His work has automated real-time summarization and insights across over 100 million conversations annually.
Career Timeline
Flaks has held various significant positions throughout his career. He worked at Microsoft as a Senior Program Manager Lead from 2002 to 2011, followed by a role as Senior Director of Product & Engineering at Marchex from 2013 to 2018. He also served as Vice President of Product Engineering at OnSolve for eight months in 2020-2021, and as Principal Lead Program Manager at Marchex from 2011 to 2013.