HIT Consultant January 22, 2026
What You Should Know:
– Voice AI research company Hume AI announced a significant leadership transition and strategic expansion of its research infrastructure business.
– Andrew Ettinger has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer, taking over as co-founder Alan Cowen moves to Google following a technology licensing agreement between the two companies.
Leadership and Strategic Shift
Andrew Ettinger, formerly Chief Revenue Officer at Appen, brings 15 years of experience in scaling AI data and infrastructure teams. His appointment signals Hume AI’s evolution from a model-focused startup into a primary research infrastructure partner for leading AI labs and enterprises.
- Financial Momentum: Hume AI is on track to generate over $100M in revenue this year, driven by...







