Quentin Pellegrino, MBA

Cognition is building the future of AI software engineering agents. Its flagship products - Devin, the world’s first fully autonomous AI software engineer, and Windsurf, the industry-leading agentic AI IDE - push the boundaries of what’s possible, transforming how software engineers work. Founded in 2023, Cognition has raised over $1 billion in capital at a $26 billion valuation, supporting enterprises like Mercedes Benz, McDonald's, Goldman Sachs, Santander, Dell, Cisco, Palantir, and Mercado Libre. Investors include Founders Fund, Lux Capital, 8VC, and Bain Capital Ventures.

Co-founded and grew a lacrosse training organization connecting collegiate athletes with local youth to promote skill development and community engagement. Directed end-to-end business operations, including financial management, marketing, and participant outreach. Leveraged social media campaigns and direct messaging strategies to expand reach and drive enrollment.

Coached multiple age groups, providing instruction on skill development, game strategy, and team culture. Designed and led structured practices focused on fundamentals, advanced techniques, and situational play. Traveled with teams to both in-state and out-of-state tournaments, guiding athletes in high-pressure, competitive environments. Fostered player growth on and off the field by emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.

Supported business development efforts by generating new opportunities through cold calling, lead generation, and targeted prospecting. Leveraged CRM tools and social media platforms to gather and analyze market and business intelligence, enabling more strategic outreach and pipeline development. Partnered closely with full-time Account Executives to nurture client relationships, identify growth opportunities, and drive revenue. Actively contributed to the sales cycle by developing, maintaining, and closing new business opportunities while ensuring a smooth client handoff and ongoing relationship management.

Creatively and resourcefully recruited senior consultants and contractors across diverse technical skill sets by leveraging multiple sourcing channels, including cold calling, referrals, social media outreach, and targeted lead generation. Proactively generated new business opportunities through consistent prospecting efforts while building and maintaining a strong pipeline of talent. Developed trusted relationships with consultants by providing ongoing support, career guidance, and clear communication throughout the hiring process. Utilized CRM tools and social media platforms to track candidate activity, gather employment market intelligence, and inform recruiting strategies. Partnered closely with full-time recruiters and Account Executives to align candidate capabilities with client needs, ensuring timely placement of highly qualified professionals into open roles.

Supported the business development team by executing strategic outreach initiatives to identify, qualify, and engage potential sales prospects for proposed tunnel alignments. Managed and continuously updated the business development CRM system, ensuring accurate and current data to drive pipeline visibility and informed decision-making. Collaborated with cross-functional teams on real estate development processes, contributing to feasibility assessments, site evaluations, and project planning for new tunnel opportunities. Conducted market research and developed detailed ridership fare model spreadsheets for multiple cities, providing critical data to support strategic planning, financial forecasting, and executive decision-making.

Worked collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment to deliver high-quality customer service and ensure smooth boat rental operations. Assisted customers with check-in, safety procedures, and equipment readiness while maintaining rental boats to meet safety and performance standards. Took on additional responsibility as a part-time captain for private parties, overseeing navigation, passenger safety, and overall guest experience. Demonstrated strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills while fostering a safe and enjoyable environment on the water.

Supported private boat charters by preparing vessels, assisting with passenger onboarding, and ensuring a safe, enjoyable experience throughout each outing. Provided attentive customer service during private parties and excursions, addressing client needs and contributing to a smooth overall operation. Maintained and detailed houseboats and yachts to uphold high standards of cleanliness, safety, and readiness for future charters. Collaborated with captains and crew to coordinate logistics and deliver a professional, guest-focused experience.

Davis College of Business & Technology

Jack Welch College of Business & Technology