
Meet the minds behind Cortex
Built by Experts. Backed by Visionaries.
Leadership & Core Team

James Anibal
CEO
James is an AI scholar at the University of Oxford and visionary leader driving Cortex's mission to revolutionize education with AI-powered learning tools.

Adam Liang
CTO
Adam is an expert in AI and software development, leading Cortex's technological innovation and product architecture.

Michael Peltekian
COO
Michael is a strategic operations specialist ensuring Cortex's seamless execution and business growth.

Ivy Piramide
VP Marketing
Ivy is a marketing strategist with a passion for brand storytelling and user engagement in the education sector.

Nate Toll
Lead Frontend Developer
Nate is a frontend engineer dedicated to building sleek, user-friendly experiences for Cortex's platform.

Dylan Pangilinan
Lead Designer
Dylan is UX/UI designer shaping intuitive and visually stunning interfaces for Cortex.

Bobby Doshi
AI Lead
Bobby is a machine learning expert optimizing AI models to personalize learning experiences.

Hannah Huth
Healthcare Education Lead
Hannah is a healthcare education specialist bridging AI and medical training to enhance learning outcomes.
Advisors & Investors

Donald Quintin
Investor
Donald is the CEO and Global President of Lone Star, and is a seasoned investor and finance leader leveraging his 30 years of experience to support Cortex's mission.

Harvey Fineberg
Advisor, Investor
Harvey is the former President of the National Academy of Medicine and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, is a healthcare policy expert and investor supporting Cortex's mission.

Jean-Paul O'Brien
Advisor
Jean-Paul is a venture investor and founder of Black Lab, dedicated to launching and scaling purpose-driven startups that push the limits of human potential and drive transformative innovation.

Roshan Karaunaratne
Advisor
Roshan is a globally experienced revenue leader specializing in scaling SaaS businesses, optimizing commercial structures, and driving exponential growth, with a proven track record in M&A, IPO due diligence, and international expansion.