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The AI network for Cornell's most ambitious
The Cornell AI Network connects founders, investors, executives, and talent shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
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.
What we believe
The best opportunities happen when talent, capital, and ideas are in the same room, and trust is already built in.
How we operate
We host events, share knowledge, and make the introductions that turn connections into careers, deals, and breakthroughs.
Where we're headed
From campus to boardroom, we're building the definitive network for AI professionals with Cornell roots.
Our team
Michael Piggott is a Cornell MBA (Class of 2025) and President of the CAIN (Cornell AI Network), focused on building high-impact AI communities and ventures. He works at the intersection of AI, fintech, and product strategy, translating emerging technologies into scalable, real-world applications. Through CAIN, he is committed to strengthening collaboration across technical, nonprofit, entrepreneurial, and investment communities and to shaping the future of intelligent systems. Within the Cornell AI ecosystem, he seeks to connect alumni, founders, and operators to accelerate responsible AI innovation.
Neelam Naik is a technology leader and Cornell MBA with 20+ years of experience in cloud architecture and software engineering, from Capital One to Thomson Reuters, who co-founded the Cornell AI Network to democratize AI and machine learning knowledge for everyone.
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David Ancor is a product leader and Cornell MBA with 13+ years building AI-driven products from concept to exit, from a Dragons' Den-backed startup to enterprise digital transformation at Mitsubishi Motors, and serves as COO of the Cornell AI Network.
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