Keyvan Mohajer is the CEO of SoundHound AI, a company he co-founded back in 2005. Holding a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Stanford University, he's not just a tech expert but a true technical founder with over 90 patents to his name. Since the start of his journey at SoundHound, he has been essential in developing its core technologies. Besides his impressive academic background, he has a track record of innovation and leadership, recognized as one of Silicon Valley's 'Top 40 Under 40' business leaders in 2017. Under his guidance, SoundHound has made strides in voice AI technology. His compensation reflects his impact, with a total package of nearly $1.86 million in 2023, including a significant bonus based on company performance. Keyvan's hands-on approach and deep technical knowledge have fueled SoundHound’s growth, especially as they navigate the challenges of being a public company on the Nasdaq. He is committed to creating long-term value for shareholders while leading a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Current Market Cap

$2.14B

Number of Employees

260

Total Compensation

2022 - 2023

Trending down by -80.92% last year

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Stock

Down by -86.81% last year

Salary

Up by 18.10% last year

Bonus

Up by 0.00% last year

Other

Up by 0.00% last year

2023 2022

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$1.99M

Salary

$450.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to attract and retain talent, link rewards to measurable performance, and align executive interests with long-term shareholder value.

Bonus

$215.36K

Board Justification

The bonus is based on the achievement of pre-established goals and weightings related to Company performance, with a maximum payout of 150% of the target bonus. The actual payout was determined to be 25% of the target due to overall performance considerations.

Other

$0.00

Board Justification

No additional compensation reported outside of salary, bonus, and stock awards.

Restricted Stock

$1.33M(600K RSU)

Board Justification

600,000 shares of restricted stock were granted in 2023, which will vest in equal installments over 36 months starting September 1, 2023.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics include revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and annual recurring revenue, which determine the compensation structure.

SEC Filing

From April 29, 2024

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Keyvan Mohajer

Founder and CEO of SoundHound AI, Inc.

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science from Stanford University

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Technology

Born

January 1, 1977 - 47 years ago

Is Founder?

Yes

Current Tenure

2 years 6 months (May 2022 - Present)

Previous Experience

Co-founder and CEO of SoundHound AI, Inc.

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Insider Holdings of Keyvan Mohajer

SOUN

$14.67M

$11.98M (445.35%)

Last Insider Trade

SOUN

$312.40K

SOUN at $4.92/share

Sep 20, 2024

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