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Dave Rogenmoser

Dave Rogenmoser is a co-founder of Jasper, an Austin company that makes an AI writing tool for marketers. Before Jasper, he took on Proof, his first major software venture, and sunset it in October 2020. He co-founded Jasper in 2021 with Chris Hull and John Phillip Morgan, and the company raised a $125 million Series A at a $1.5 billion valuation in October 2022. Dave served as CEO for the company's first two years, until Timothy Young took over in 2023 and Dave stayed on as chairman of the board. He is the founder of The Mackenzie Club, an indoor golf and social club in Austin that opens in 2026.

Now at
Jasper and The Mackenzie Club

Timeline

  1. 2017

    Proof, a social proof product

    In 2017 he takes on his first major software venture, Proof, which displays recent customer activity on company websites.

  2. October 2020

    Sunsetting Proof, back to consulting

    He sunsets Proof in October 2020 and returns to marketing consultancy and coaching.

  3. 2021

    Co-founding Jasper in Austin

    In 2021 he co-founds Jasper in Austin, Texas, with Chris Hull and John Phillip Morgan. The company makes an AI writing tool for marketers.

  4. October 2022

    A $125 million Series A

    In October 2022, Jasper announces a $125 million Series A at a $1.5 billion valuation. The round makes the company a tech unicorn.

  5. September 2023

    Timothy Young becomes CEO

    In September 2023, Jasper names former Dropbox president Timothy Young as CEO. Dave, who was CEO for the company's first two years, stays on as chairman of the board.

  6. Since 2025

    Founder of The Mackenzie Club

    He is the founder of The Mackenzie Club, an indoor golf and social club in Austin that opens in 2026.

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  1. Dave Rogenmoser: Building lessons and gaining momentum in the AI revolution | Bessemer Venture Partners bvp.com. Checked 15 October 2026.
  2. Newsroom | Press & news about Jasper jasper.ai. Checked 15 October 2026.
  3. Jasper Announces $125M Series A Funding Round, Bringing Total Valuation to $1.5B and Launches New Browser Extension | The Jasper Blog jasper.ai. Checked 15 October 2026.
  4. Austin-Based Jasper Raises $125M, Becomes Tech Unicorn | Built In Austin builtinaustin.com. Checked 15 October 2026.
  5. Jasper Welcomes Former Dropbox President Timothy Young as CEO | The Jasper Blog jasper.ai. Checked 15 October 2026.
  6. Opening in 2026: The Mackenzie Club whatnow.com. Checked 15 October 2026.