Jon Kirk is a seasoned business development professional with over 25 years of experience in internet infrastructure, mobile communications, digital advertising, and AI and voice technology. He is currently the Director of Content Applications & Partner Engagement at Amazon, where he oversees third-party partnerships for video, games, and apps across Amazon's range of devices, including Fire TV, Fire Tablets, Echo Show, and Mobile Appstore. Before Amazon, Jon led the launch of Amazon Echo and Alexa, as well as its Alexa Voice Services partnerships to deliver Alexa functionality through third-party products. He has also built and led teams within Fortune 100 companies and multiple successful startups, including Medio, which was sold to Nokia, and Internap, which had a post-IPO valuation of over $12 billion and over 800 employees.

Jon's educational background includes a BA in Business Administration with dual concentrations in Marketing and Information Systems from the University of Washington, as well as studies in Italian Art and History at the Università per Stranieri di Siena.

Overall, Jon's expertise in business development, digital content, AI, and voice technology make him a key player in the tech industry, particularly within the Amazon ecosystem.