Hi, I'm Jon Silber - Co-Founder & Director of AI Futures Fund at Google
I'm driven by pioneering AI's potential, especially in product and investment. I thrive in building and scaling innovative AI applications, from launching features used by billions to funding the next generation of deep tech startups at Google.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led YouTube's first Generative AI features, reaching billions globally.
Co-founded Google's AI Futures Fund to invest in cutting-edge AI startups.
Can help others by providing strategic guidance on AI product development and venture funding.
🚀 Career trajectory
Entrepreneurial Foundation
Launched multiple AI and tech startups, including a translation venture and marketplace, culminating in a successful acquisition.
✦ Startup Founder
✦ M&A
✦ AI
YouTube Product & Strategy Leadership
Drove product innovation as Director of Gen AI and shaped strategy, business operations, and analytics for YouTube.
✦ Product Management
✦ Generative AI
✦ Business Strategy
Google AI Futures Fund Co-Founder
Currently shaping the future of AI by investing in and collaborating with cutting-edge startups at Google.
✦ Venture Capital
✦ AI Futures
✦ DeepTech
💪🏻 Superpowers
Pioneering Generative AI Productization
Spearheading the creation and launch of AI-driven products at scale.
✦ Led YouTube's first Gen AI features, reaching billions globally.
✦ Developed innovative content creation, editing, and synthesis tools.
✦ Managed product lifecycle from ideation to market release.
Strategic AI Investment Architect
Driving future tech growth through strategic venture funding.
✦ Co-founded Google's AI Futures Fund for startup investment.
✦ Provide access to cutting-edge Google DeepMind AI models.
✦ Offer technical expertise and equity funding to portfolio companies.
Global Frontier Tech Strategist
Shaping corporate strategy for emerging technologies worldwide.
✦ Led frontier tech strategy (Gen AI, metaverse, Web3) for YouTube.
✦ Managed global market and competitive intelligence functions.
✦ Transformed companies through data-driven strategic planning.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering and investing in the next generation of AI-driven startups.
✦ Connecting with founders and leaders pushing the boundaries of AI.
✦ Exploring novel applications of frontier AI technologies for societal impact.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance on AI product development and market entry.
✦ Offer insights into venture capital funding for AI startups.
✦ Facilitate access to advanced AI models and Google's technical expertise.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying emerging AI research and niche market opportunities.
✦ Connecting with visionary founders building transformative AI companies.
✦ Gaining diverse perspectives on the ethical implications of AI deployment.