SoundHound AI Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.
Key information
Keyvan Mohajer
Chief executive officer
US$9.3m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 5.86% |
| CEO tenure | 4yrs |
| CEO ownership | 3.8% |
| Management average tenure | 4yrs |
| Board average tenure | 4yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
SoundHound AI: Moats Are Resonating, But The Premium Is Deafening (Downgrade)
Mar 19With A 27% Price Drop For SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOUN) You'll Still Get What You Pay For
Feb 09
SoundHound AI, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SOUN) 31% Cheaper Price Remains In Tune With Revenues
Nov 13Revenues Tell The Story For SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOUN) As Its Stock Soars 32%
Sep 06Market Participants Recognise SoundHound AI, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SOUN) Revenues Pushing Shares 26% Higher
Jul 09From Growth Darling To A Cautionary Stock: Reasons To Sell SoundHound AI Now
Apr 28SoundHound AI: A Near-Term Bottom May Be Approaching, But Watch For End Market Weakness (Rating Upgrade)
Apr 21
Integration Of Polaris Will Consolidate Leadership In Voice AI Market
Expansion into voice commerce and innovative AI solutions aims to boost revenue through new partnerships and higher royalties, driving growth and profitability.SoundHound AI: High Growth, High Potential, High Risk
Mar 18SoundHound AI: Red Flags Mount
Mar 04The Price Is Right For SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOUN) Even After Diving 37%
Feb 26
SoundHound’s Moat And Diversified Revenue Strategy Make It A Voice AI Leader
SoundHound has developed over two decades of moat in an industry that just started getting traction.SoundHound AI: The Bubble Is Bursting
Feb 17SoundHound: Revenue Growth Deterioration May Spoil Everything
Feb 10SoundHound AI: Overvaluation And Mixed Technicals Make Stock A Sell
Jan 28SoundHound AI: Sell At This Over Bloated Valuation (Rating Downgrade)
Jan 17SoundHound AI: Be Fearful When Others Are Greedy (Rating Downgrade)
Jan 07SoundHound AI: Uncertainty Has Not Yet Been Tuned
Dec 28SoundHound Speaks Volumes But I'm Not All In
Dec 06SoundHound AI: When Growth Comes At A Cost
Nov 25SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOUN) Just Released Its Third-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think
Nov 15SoundHound Q3: Switching Growth Lanes On AI Subscriptions
Nov 13SoundHound AI, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SOUN) 49% Jump Shows Its Popularity With Investors
Nov 09SoundHound: Amelia Integration Will Weigh On The Share Price
Oct 10SoundHound: AI Spending Momentarily Sobering Up
Sep 03News Flash: Analysts Just Made A Substantial Upgrade To Their SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOUN) Forecasts
Aug 20Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By SoundHound AI, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SOUN) P/S
Aug 10SoundHound AI: Not Impressed By Amelia Deal
Aug 09The Voice AI Market Could Be Worth $100 Billion, Pay Up For SoundHound AI
Aug 02SoundHound AI: Still Frothy
Jul 11SoundHound: A Strong, But Expensive AI Voice Play
Jul 01SoundHound: The Valuation Is Not Sound
Jun 23Robust SaaS Growth At SoundHound AI, But Risky Customer Concentration
Jun 01SoundHound AI: Don't Chase AI Hype Following Q1 Earnings
May 10SoundHound AI: Sounds Amazing, If We Forget Reality
Apr 15SoundHound AI's Momentum Is Showing Weaknesses As Insiders Sell
Mar 24CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | US$9m | US$546k | -US$14m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$313m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$225m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$189m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$8m | US$485k | -US$351m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$111m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$110m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$97m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$2m | US$422k | -US$92m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$104m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$113m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$120m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$11m | US$381k | -US$117m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$108m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$101m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$85m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$260k | US$260k | -US$80m |
Compensation vs Market: Keyvan's total compensation ($USD9.33M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD7.00M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Keyvan's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.
CEO
Keyvan Mohajer (46 yo)
Dr. Keyvan Mohajer is Co-Founder, CEO, President & Director of SoundHound AI, Inc. since April 2022. Dr. Mohajer has served as the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of SoundHou...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder | 4yrs | US$9.33m | 3.83% $ 111.4m | |
| Co-Founder | no data | US$2.96m | 0.61% $ 17.8m | |
| Co-Founder | 21.3yrs | US$2.96m | 4.04% $ 117.4m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 4.6yrs | US$5.10m | 0.39% $ 11.4m | |
| Chief Operating Officer | 4yrs | US$5.10m | 0.41% $ 11.9m | |
| Chief Technology Officer | 4yrs | US$2.30m | 0.12% $ 3.6m | |
| Senior VP & Chief Information Officer | 1.1yrs | no data | no data | |
| Head of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP of Legal & General Counsel | 4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Business Development | no data | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President of AI for Restaurants | 2.1yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Sales of Restaurants | 2.3yrs | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: SOUN's management team is considered experienced (4 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder | 4yrs | US$9.33m | 3.83% $ 111.4m | |
| Co-Founder | 4yrs | US$2.96m | 0.61% $ 17.8m | |
| Independent Director | 4yrs | US$238.47k | 0.045% $ 1.3m | |
| Independent Director | 5.1yrs | US$237.57k | 0.11% $ 3.1m | |
| Independent Director | 4yrs | US$216.47k | 0.034% $ 977.7k |
Experienced Board: SOUN's board of directors are considered experienced (4 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/04/01 09:04 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
SoundHound AI, Inc. is covered by 10 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Brett Knoblauch | Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. |
| Thomas Blakey | Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. |
| Gil Luria | D.A. Davidson & Co. |