Biography

Jake Aust is the Chief Innovation Officer at AGBO, where he spearheads the company's cutting-edge innovation department. In this role, Jake leverages his extensive experience and vision to expand AGBO’s storytelling capacity by integrating advanced physical and virtual production technologies. Among his many projects at AGBO, Jake is an executive producer for the upcoming Netflix film, The Electric State. He has also executive produced The Grey Man and Extraction 2, two of Netflix's most successful films, and produced notable titles such as Mosul, Cherry, and the TV series Deadly Class for Syfy.

Before joining AGBO, Jake was a producer on the critically acclaimed, Golden Globe Award-winning series The Office and the Emmy Award-winning series Community. He began his career in the film industry as a producer on the Russo Brothers’ first independent film, Pieces.

Jake holds a BA in Theatre Arts from Case Western Reserve University. His appointment as Chief Innovation Officer marks a pivotal moment for AGBO as the company continues its growth across virtual and linear media landscapes. Under his leadership, the Innovation department is set to develop proprietary creative tools that enhance production innovation and cost efficiency, supporting AGBO's mission to create original, immersive content.