Jay B.

Experience

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  TimelyAI(Acquired by upstage)

  Founder & CEO

  Apr 2026 - Present

  TimelyAI (Stealth) builds a Marketing SaaS for time-based businesses focused on growing clientele affordably and enabling lasting customer relationships.

  • Founded TimelyAI to build a Marketing SaaS for time-based businesses.
  • Focused product vision on solving customers' urgent need to grow clientele affordably.
  • Built features to help businesses create lasting relationships for repeat business and referrals.
  • Led development and launch of Timely GPT and Timely Chatbot for education and engagement.
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  Stealth

  Founder & CEO

  Apr 2026 - Present

  Stealth (timelyai.com) is an early-stage startup operating under a stealth brand and building AI-enabled products for market-fit testing.

  • Founded and lead Stealth, an early-stage AI startup focused on product development and go-to-market strategy.
  • Directed product and company strategy while operating in stealth to validate core market assumptions.
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  Intuit

  Group Head, Finance

  Aug 2024 - Apr 2026

  • Divisional CFO responsible for driving $500m of revenue and managing $750m of expenses
  • Spearheaded growth, retention, and pricing initiatives resulting in $100m+ of  incremental revenue YoY for existing  product lines as well as new offerings
  • Led the development and execution of Quickbooks Live’s margin neutrality strategy; projected to increase from -105% to +6% gross profit in two fiscal years
  • Let the division’s AI & technology investment prioritization to drive 170% ROI via incremental revenue and operational efficiencies
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  Mekonos Inc.

  Head of Finance

  Jul 2022 - Jul 2024

  Mekonos is a venture-backed life sciences company building a proprietary cell-engineering platform using scalable silicon technology for cell & gene therapies and cell line development.

  • Led all aspects of the finance function as Mekonos’ first dedicated finance hire.
  • Originated and executed the company’s fundraising strategy in conjunction with the CEO.
  • Orchestrated financing solutions such as venture debt and convertible notes to provide growth capital totalling over $6M.
  • Partnered cross-functionally to build Mekonos’ business model and commercial strategy to inform the path to profitability.
  • Managed organizational and operational issues as a senior leadership team member, including OKR development, re-orgs, IP, business insurance, and facilities.
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  Nomi Health

  Senior Manager, Finance

  Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

  Nomi Health operates healthcare services and technology platforms, including COVID testing operations and payment solutions.

  • Created the company’s revenue plan for both the COVID business and the technology payment platform, scaling revenue 3x to over $500M annually.
  • Owned finance due diligence items in support of a $100M Series A in partnership with the CFO.
  • Served as finance lead on a $25.6M M&A transaction.
  • Developed the framework and financial structure for the company’s first joint venture.
  • Established processes to deliver ongoing fiscal and operational insights to the executive team, including revenue flash and EBIT flash reporting.
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  Goldman Sachs

  Vice President

  Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

  Goldman Sachs is a multinational financial services firm providing securities, investment banking, asset management, and wealth management services.

  • Served as Vice President at Goldman Sachs, a global investment bank and financial services firm.
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  Goldman Sachs

  Associate

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

  • Served as an Associate at Goldman Sachs supporting client and transaction workstreams.
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  Goldman Sachs

  Analyst

  Jul 2014 - Dec 2017

  • Worked as an Analyst at Goldman Sachs contributing to financial analysis and deal support.
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  Goldman Sachs

  Summer Intern

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Completed a Summer Internship at Goldman Sachs gaining exposure to financial markets and operations.
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  Save The Bay

  Summer Intern

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Save The Bay is the largest regional organization protecting and restoring San Francisco Bay for people and wildlife through advocacy, restoration, and education.

  • Managed appropriation of investment to increase awareness of Bay Area coastal ecosystems.
  • Analyzed campaign donations to Bay Area legislators from various corporations.
  • Researched effects of proposed and implemented environmental policies on citizens, businesses, and local governments.
  • Drafted reports and proposals to support pragmatic adoption of environmental standards.
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  Keck Medicine of USC

  Research Associate

  Aug 2011 - Aug 2013

  Keck Medicine of USC is an academic medical center delivering patient care, conducting research, and advancing medical education within the University of Southern California health system.

  • Worked with Dr. Jon Samet to explore tactics used by various industries to discredit EPA studies and reports.
  • Incorporated the industry tactics analysis into scientific papers and presentations.
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  ESPN

  Summer Intern

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

  ESPN is a leading multiplatform sports media brand delivering television, digital, and audio sports content globally.

  • Led sustainability efforts for the ESPYs, including overseeing solar panel installation to reduce event footprint.
  • Achieved a 99% landfill diversion rate for the event.
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  University of Southern California

  Student Manager

  Jan 2011 - Mar 2013

  University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across numerous disciplines.

  • Served as assistant to the defensive backs coach for the entire 2011–2012 season.
  • Worked with quarterbacks and wide receivers during spring offseasons to support skill development.
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  University of Southern California

  Teaching Assistant

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  • Served as a part-time environmental studies instructor at Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary School.