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Jason Garoutte Joins Exa as Vice President of Marketing

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Exa has appointed Jason Garoutte as Vice President of Marketing, strengthening its leadership team as the company continues to expand its AI-native search platform for developers and enterprise customers.
Announcing the move on LinkedIn, Jason said he was excited to join Exa at a time of rapid growth for the company. He highlighted Exa's approach to building a search engine designed specifically for AI applications, helping developers and AI agents access accurate, machine-readable information while improving efficiency.
Leading Marketing for the Next Phase of Growth
As Vice President of Marketing, Jason will lead Exa's global marketing strategy, brand positioning, developer marketing, product marketing, and go-to-market initiatives.
His focus will include expanding awareness of Exa's AI search platform, growing its developer community, and supporting enterprise adoption as organizations increasingly build AI-powered applications.
The appointment comes as demand grows for infrastructure that enables AI systems to retrieve reliable, real-time information more efficiently.
Supporting the AI Developer Ecosystem
In announcing his appointment, Jason noted that Exa's technology helps developers reduce token consumption by delivering information-rich search results that require less processing by large language models. He also highlighted the company's strong adoption among developers and businesses building AI-native applications.
Jason thanked Exa founders Will Bryk and Jeffrey Wang, along with the company's leadership team, for the opportunity to contribute to the next stage of the company's growth.
Looking Ahead
As AI agents become increasingly integrated into enterprise software and developer workflows, search infrastructure purpose-built for AI is emerging as a critical component of modern applications.
With Jason joining as Vice President of Marketing, Exa is strengthening its leadership team as it continues to grow its developer community, expand enterprise adoption, and advance AI-powered search technology.
About Exa
Exa is an AI-native search company building search infrastructure designed specifically for large language models and AI applications. Its platform enables developers and enterprises to retrieve accurate, structured, and machine-readable information, helping AI systems deliver more reliable responses while improving efficiency and reducing computational costs.