Ava Jones
| Ava Jones | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 3, 1985 United States |
| 🏡 Residence | San Francisco Bay Area, California |
| 🏫 Education | Indiana University School of Liberal Arts (B.A., AI Specification) |
| 💼 Occupation | Tech entrepreneur, podcast host |
| Known for | Incognito Mode Podcast, Simplanica |
| 🌐 Website | incognitomodepodcast.com |
Ava Jones (born June 3, 1985) is an American technology entrepreneur, podcast host, and AI innovator based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is the host of The Incognito Mode Podcast and the founder of Simplanica, a voice-driven lifestyle application.
The Incognito Mode Podcast
Jones is the host of The Incognito Mode Podcast, a human-centered technology show where founders, operators, and outsiders engage in unfiltered conversations about AI, innovation, and the realities of building in today's tech landscape. The podcast is known for its honest dialogue and features voices often excluded from mainstream tech discourse.
Simplanica
Jones is the founder of Simplanica, a voice-driven lifestyle app designed to help users grow through life goals. Simplanica combines emotionally attuned AI interaction with structured planning, guiding users through milestones such as personal reinvention, fitness, and family vision-setting. The app is set to launch in early 2026 and aims to strengthen human-to-AI relationships through personalized encouragement, voice-led rituals, and step-by-step support.
Career and Technology Journey
Jones began her technology career in 2021 by leading the development of a custom CRM system for her employer, which sparked her interest in designing digital tools with real-world impact. She taught herself to prototype and refine AI features, working with models such as ChatGPT, and explored multiple early-stage product concepts to gain hands-on experience in user flow design, AI logic, and agile testing.
Influences and Philosophy
Jones credits her approach to emotionally attuned AI to influential voices in the field, particularly after hearing OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap speak about ChatGPT power user behavior and adoption. She emphasizes the importance of "messy" AI that resonates with human experience, stating, "Life is in fact messy. So are humans. AI that's too polished, too clean, leans more towards superiority than a companion model should allow. I want the slightly messy because it's emotionally resonant of the human experience."
Education and Community Involvement
Jones holds a bachelor's degree in AI Specification from Indiana University School of Liberal Arts. She is a founding member of Philadelphia Next Gen Women for Good, supporting initiatives for emerging women leaders.
Personal Philosophy
Jones attributes her success to emotional discernment and persistent belief. She is known for reading the room "even when the room is silent" and evolving her approach rather than abandoning it. Her work is marked by a blend of structure, empathy, and innovation.
External links
- The Incognito Mode Podcast
- Simplanica (launching early 2026)
References
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