AI & Technology

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.