Jaxson Khan

Jaxson Khan is a technology strategist and policy leader who has spent over a decade driving innovation across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. He is CEO of Aperture AI, a strategic consultancy helping major corporations and governments navigate and capitalize on AI and emerging technologies. Jaxson is a Senior Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto, where he teaches a master's course on digital transformation and AI policy, and also serves as a Board Director of the Human Feedback Foundation, accelerating open-source projects and AI adoption for social impact.

Previously, Jaxson served as Senior Policy Advisor to Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry, where he played a pivotal role in designing the $2.4 billion AI Sovereign Compute Strategy and passing major reforms to the Competition Act. His portfolio spanned quantum, semiconductors, intellectual property, and innovation policy. He also served as Chief of Staff at LawAI, a global think tank advising across sectors on AI, law, and policy. Jaxson advises and publishes on AI and emerging technology trends in both the Canadian and international context.

Jaxson started his career working in startups, including as Director of Growth at Fable, an accessibility technology company. He also co-created and hosted AskAI, one of Canada's first AI-focused podcasts, securing sponsorship from Microsoft. Jaxson holds an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology and a BA from Huron University, where he studied as a 3M National Student Fellow and was recognized with an Alumni Award of Distinction.