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Jacob Bank

Director of Product Management at Google, leading Gmail

Jacob Bank is a technology entrepreneur and product leader with extensive experience in AI, productivity tools, and workflow automation. He co-founded Timeful, a smart calendar application that used AI and behavioral economics insights to help users manage their time more effectively.13 Timeful was acquired by Google in 2015.13

After the acquisition, Bank joined Google as a Director of Product Management, where he led product teams for Gmail, Google Calendar, and other Google Workspace products from 2015 to 2021.1 During his tenure at Google, he integrated Timeful's technology into Gmail and Google Calendar, and led AI-inspired features across Google Workspace.1

Prior to founding Timeful, Bank was pursuing a PhD in Computer Science at Stanford University, focusing on AI and behavioral economics in the context of time management.13 He holds a BA in Computer Science from Cornell University, where he graduated summa cum laude.1

In 2021, Bank left Google to found Relay.app, where he currently serves as CEO.12 Relay.app is an automation platform that combines AI with human oversight to streamline repetitive tasks and improve team workflows.4

Throughout his career, Bank has been recognized for his achievements, including being named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in 2015.1

Highlights

Mar 4 · twitter

Workflows are still better than agents for 99% of use cases

Feb 10 · relay.app
About Jacob Bank | Relay.app
About Jacob Bank | Relay.app
Building the Next Big Thing with Jacob Bank
Feb 2 · youtube.com
Jacob Bank: Timeful, Google, Relay App, and Leaving The Startup ...
Jacob Bank: Timeful, Google, Relay App, and Leaving The Startup ...
Oct 23 · brio360.com
Jacob Bank - founder and CEO of Relay combines AI with Human ...
Oct 11 · PR Newswire
Relay.app Launches AI-powered Workflow Automation Product ... - PR Newswire
Oct 11 · TechCrunch
Backed by a16z, Relay races to market with Zapier in its crosshairs - TechCrunch
Backed by a16z, Relay races to market with Zapier in its crosshairs - TechCrunch
Founder Feature: Jacob Bank - by Julia Levy - The Switchboard
Founder Feature: Jacob Bank - by Julia Levy - The Switchboard

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Stanford, California