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.
Sahba Seddighi
Medical Education
Sahba Seddighi is the Co-Founder of Learning Cortex and a NIH-Oxford/Cambridge Scholar, passionate about developing AI-driven tools for education and healthcare.
Anh Thu "Mia" Ho
Vietnam Partnerships
Mia leads strategic partnerships in Vietnam, expanding Cortex’s reach and impact across Southeast Asia.
Advisors & Investors
Donald Quintin
Investor
Donald is the CEO and Global President of Lone Star Funds, and is a seasoned investor and finance leader leveraging his 30 years of experience to support Cortex's mission.
Melinda Quintin
Investor
Dr. Melinda Quintin is a co-founder of Eternium Group, an investor in start-ups, venture capital funds, and real estate. Melinda received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from New York University.
Harvey Fineberg
Advisor, Investor
Harvey, a Harvard-trained healthcare policy expert, is the former President of the National Academy of Medicine and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, and an 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 Karunaratne
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.
Student Advisory Board
Kareen Karjian
Student Advisory Board
Kareen is a pre-med student at the University of Michigan helping shape Cortex's tools to better serve student needs and study habits.
Jayden Haggler
Student Advisory Board
Jayden is a Biomedical Sciences student at the University of South Florida, bringing leadership, collaboration, and a pre-med perspective to the Cortex student advisory board.