Reimagining How The Internet Is Heard

Company Overview

AudioLayer’s initial focus is on making article audio easier to launch, higher quality to hear, and more valuable for publishers to distribute and measure. The company is being developed with a publisher-first mindset and a belief that the future of digital content will not be limited to reading alone. It will increasingly be heard.

Founded by Jarred Kirsch

Jarred Kirsch brings a Wharton MBA, and a blend of startup operating experience, commercial strategy, go-to-market execution, and partnership development to AudioLayer. As Co-Founder of Searchandise Commerce, he helped grow the company from 3 employees to more than 40, supported more than $20 million in venture funding, helped drive revenue growth through partnerships with major retailers including Best Buy and Walmart and global brands including Samsung and Panasonic, and contributed to the company’s eventual acquisition by Rich Relevance. That startup foundation, combined with broader experience in business development, market development, and strategic growth, informs AudioLayer’s focus on building a compelling product and a scalable commercial model from the start.

Our Vision

We believe publishers should be able to activate audio as easily as they publish text. AudioLayer aims to help power not only narration, but broader audio distribution, listener analytics, and monetization opportunities across the open web.