# Kieran Snyder

> Kieran Snyder is a Seattle-based linguist, Textio co-founder and former CEO, and Microsoft VP of Product, AI. Her research examines language, bias, and workplace communication; she also publishes nerd processor, coaches leaders, and serves on the boards of Textio, Kit, and Atlas AI.

- **Role:** VP of Product, AI at Microsoft
- **Organizations:** Microsoft, Textio, nerd processor, Kit, Atlas AI, Amazon, Operator Collective
- **Education:** PhD in Linguistics and Cognitive Science; focus on natural language processing and computational linguistics, University of Pennsylvania
- **Known for:** Co-founded Textio in 2014 and served as CEO for nine years., Published widely discussed 2014 research on gender patterns in 248 performance reviews from 180 people at 28 companies., GeekWire CEO of the Year, 2021.

## Career timeline

- **2004** — Begins her technology career at Microsoft, working on language technology, Windows, and later Bing.
- **2014** — Co-founds Textio with Jensen Harris after roles at Microsoft and Amazon; publishes research on gender patterns in performance reviews.
- **2021** — Wins GeekWire CEO of the Year.
- **2023** — Briefs the Congressional Caucus for AI on people systems and bias.
- **2024** — Steps down as Textio CEO on January 10; becomes Chief Scientist Emeritus and retains her board seat. Launches nerd processor in February.
- **2025** — Returns to Microsoft as VP of AI Transformation; the move is reported December 1.
- **2026** — Her current personal biography lists VP of Product, AI at Microsoft; observed October 21, not a verified appointment date.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Textio in 2014 and served as CEO for nine years.
- Published widely discussed 2014 research on gender patterns in 248 performance reviews from 180 people at 28 companies.
- GeekWire CEO of the Year, 2021.
- Named to the Forbes Future of Work 50 in 2023, according to her personal biography.
- Provided a private briefing to the Congressional Caucus for AI in June 2023.
- Serves on the boards of Textio, Kit, and Atlas AI.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Current personal biography checked October 21 lists VP of Product, AI at Microsoft, continued board roles at Textio, Kit, and Atlas AI, and a memoir in progress. This is a verification date, not the date these roles began.
- **2025-12** — GeekWire reports her return to Microsoft as VP of AI Transformation on December 1.
- **2024-02** — Launches nerd processor to explore AI, workplace communication, leadership, and team dynamics.
- **2024-01** — Transitions from Textio CEO to Chief Scientist Emeritus; Jensen Harris becomes CEO.

## Links

- Website: https://nerdprocessor.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-snyder/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/KieranSnyder

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Last updated: 2026-10-21