Chris Hull
Chris Hull co-founded Jasper, an Austin company with the vision to help people market better with AI. Before Jasper, they set out with Dave Rogenmoser and JP Morgan to build a digital marketing agency in 2014, following two SaaS companies that ultimately failed. In 2017 they built Proof, their first software company, and the company raised a $2.2 million seed round in March 2018. Jasper raised a $125 million Series A round in October 2022, at a $1.5 billion valuation. They were Jasper's chief operating officer in October 2022, with Dave Rogenmoser as CEO.
Timeline
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2014
A digital marketing agency
In 2014, they set off with Dave Rogenmoser and JP Morgan to build a digital marketing agency, following two SaaS companies that ultimately failed.
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2017–2018
Building Proof
In 2017 they create Proof, their first software company, with Dave Rogenmoser and JP Morgan. In March 2018 the company raises a $2.2 million seed round.
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January 2021
Founding Jasper
Together with Dave Rogenmoser and JP Morgan, they co-found Jasper in January 2021, with the vision to help people market better with AI.
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October 2022
A $125 million Series A
In October 2022, Jasper, the Austin-based company, closes a $125 million Series A round at a $1.5 billion valuation.
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October 2022
Chief operating officer
In October 2022 they serve as Jasper's chief operating officer, with Dave Rogenmoser as CEO.
Sources and credits
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- Report: Jasper Business Breakdown & Founding Story | Contrary Research
- Dave Rogenmoser: Building lessons and gaining momentum in the AI revolution | Bessemer Venture Partners
- Jasper: The AI startup that became a unicorn in 18 months
- Jasper.ai: Jasper is a leader in creating content using Artificial Intelligence | Y Combinator
- Austin-Based Jasper Raises $125M, Becomes Tech Unicorn | Built In Austin