AI & Technology
Showcasing our exploration of emerging tools and tech — and the innovative ways our faculty, students, and alumni use them in practice.

Helping Fintech Startups Scale Up: A Q&A with Vanessa Di Frances, MBA ’22
Career Corner: Financial services executive Vanessa Di Frances pivoted from product manager to bank VP advising fintech startups.

Life Sciences Technology Innovation Fellows Pitch Innovative Startups in NYC
Cornell University’s Life Science Technology Innovation Fellows gathered on March 22 in midtown Manhattan to pitch their startups.

Top Trends in Technology: What Are They and How Do I Adapt?
Soft skills like leadership, communication, and adaptability will always be in demand. Tech-savviness in AI, automation, and data analysis will set you apart.

Adopting AI Means Adapting Business Models
The Cornell Executive MBA Alumni Summit challenged attendees to move beyond the hype and examine how AI technology is fundamentally reshaping industries.

From Technology Director to Chief Data Officer: A Q&A with Chaitanya Baddam, MBA ’23
Career Corner: Technology executive Chaitanya Baddam pivoted from insurance platform technology director to chief data officer at an insurtech startup.

The Intersection of AI and Investing: A Transformational Moment
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept in finance—it’s here, reshaping markets, redefining careers, and forcing regulators to catch up.

China’s Domestic AI Competition Heats Up
Top-tier talent, government support, and a strong domestic market position China to potentially become the AI leader.

Johnson School Increases Emphasis on Sustainability and AI for Two-Year MBAs
The Johnson School Two-Year MBA will require sustainability coursework, add AI tools and models to existing courses, and expand experiential learning.

What fuels our fear of missing out?
New research from Johnson Assistant Professor Jacqueline Rifkin shows that a fear of missing out is driven by worries about possible negative impacts on future relationships.