The AI network for Cornell's most ambitious

The Cornell AI Network connects founders, investors, executives, and talent shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

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About Us

Where Cornell meets
the future of AI

Cornell's brightest minds in AI were scattered across industries, startups, and research labs with no way to find each other. We changed that.

Why we exist

AI is reshaping every industry. Cornell talent should be at the center of it, not on the sidelines.

How we operate

We host events, share knowledge, and make the introductions that turn connections into careers, deals, and breakthroughs.

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What we believe

The best opportunities happen when talent, capital, and ideas are in the same room, and trust is already built.

Where we're headed

From campus to boardroom, we're building the definitive network for AI professionals with Cornell roots.

Our team

Michael L. Piggott

Michael L. Piggott, President

Cornell MBA (Class of 2025) focused on high-impact AI communities and ventures, working at the intersection of AI, fintech, and product strategy.

Neelam Naik

Neelam Naik, VP

A technology leader and Cornell MBA with 20+ years in cloud architecture and software engineering, from Capital One to Thomson Reuters.

David Ancor

David Ancor, COO

A product leader and Cornell MBA building AI-driven products from concept to exit, now serving as COO of the Cornell AI Network.

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