In a world that moves at the speed of progress, complexity is often viewed as a hallmark of innovation. The more process, the more powerful, the more complicated, the more complete.
Akkio CEO and Co-Founder Jon Reilly, however, approaches innovation through a different lens.
We're thrilled to share that this rare perspective has earned Jon a spot on AdWeek's inaugural Innovator 50, an award recognizing marketing and tech executives eschewing conventional industry norms and pioneering new ways of working.
When Jon examined the media industry’s data challenges, he found teams overwhelmed with inaccessible information. Strategic insights were locked behind technical barriers that only specialized experts could navigate.
Jon realized that the industry’s future was dependent on making intelligence usable for everyone. Akkio’s conversational AI interface removes the need for technical expertise or specialized AI knowledge, putting actionable insights into the hands of every team member.
The advertising industry is shifting toward a fundamentally democratized model: AI agents making decisions in real time, decentralized networks replacing hierarchical control, and open protocols challenging closed platforms.
Soon, tools built only for experts won’t be enough. Companies that succeed will be those that make intelligence broadly accessible — knowledge and insights available to anyone who needs to make decisions that matter.
AdWeek’s Innovator 50 celebrates leaders who prove that true innovation drives growth, progress, and inclusivity. Jon’s recognition validates what we’ve believed from the start: real innovation forgoes complexity and focuses on making intelligence powerful, simple, and accessible.
Check out the full list of AdWeek Innovator 50 winners.
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