{"id":7672,"date":"2025-06-03T05:19:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T12:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/etec522\/?p=7672"},"modified":"2025-06-03T05:19:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T12:19:16","slug":"will-jackson-founder-ceo-of-mote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/etec522\/2025\/06\/03\/will-jackson-founder-ceo-of-mote\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Jackson \u2013 Founder & CEO of Mote"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Venture: Mote<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mote is an innovative edtech company specializing in\u00a0voice feedback and audio communication tools<\/strong>\u00a0for education. Its primary product, the\u00a0Mote Chrome Extension<\/strong>, allows educators and students to leave voice comments directly in Google Docs, Slides, and Classroom\u2014enhancing engagement and accessibility. Originally launched as a solution to streamline teacher feedback, Mote\u2019s value proposition centers on\u00a0humanizing digital communication\u00a0while saving time for educators. The company has gained rapid adoption in schools globally, emphasizing simplicity, inclusivity, and seamless integration with Google Workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to leading Mote, Jackson spearheaded the development of Conker.ai<\/strong>, an AI-powered educational assessment platform launched in January 2023. Conker aims to alleviate the stress of assessment for teachers and empower students, particularly those with learning differences, by creating assessments that reflect diverse backgrounds and experiences .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founder Bio<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jackson’s career began at McKinsey & Company, where he served as a Business Analyst and later as an Engagement Manager. He then held strategic leadership roles at major media and technology companies, such as BBC, Verizon, Vevo etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2019, he co-founded Voxally, a voice technology startup, before launching Mote in early 2020. Mote began as a workplace communication tool but pivoted to focus on K\u201312 education during the COVID-19 pandemic, gaining rapid adoption among teachers. Under Jackson\u2019s leadership, Mote has grown to over 2 million users across 100 countries and has received support from organizations like the NewSchools Venture Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think Jackson is deeply focused on solving real-world workflow challenges through voice technology. His career path is quite diverse, but there\u2019s a consistent theme running through it: voice. Thanks to his broad professional background, he brings a strong emphasis on both user experience and product development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking at Jackson\u2019s journey, it becomes clear how valuable domain expertise can be when it\u2019s paired with a genuine passion for solving problems. In one of his interviews, he said, \u201cIf you find yourself wondering how everyone else at your big company seems content with everything that drives you crazy, perhaps you\u2019re cut out to be a founder.\u201d<\/em> That really captures his mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He identified a key pain point in the market through his own work experience, which naturally led him to innovate in that space. His leadership at Mote shows a clear commitment to empowering educators and learners to communicate more effectively in asynchronous environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, Jackson\u2019s career combines strategic vision with entrepreneurial energy, positioning him well at the intersection of technology and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website consulted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/willmjackson<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.oxonianventures.com\/portfolio-founder-spotlight\/mote-founder-will-jackson-j74d2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.mote.com\/about<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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