Welcome to Braintrust, by Cortex.
An invite-only community for leaders shaping the future of engineering.
Become a member
Applications are reviewed quarterly. Space is limited.
Braintrust is the only community dedicated to measuring the impact of engineering & AI.
Exclusive events
Monthly virtual discussions and global in-person gatherings with top engineering leaders.
Peer-to-peer connection
A private Slack community designed for Director+ exploring Engineering Intelligence and AI.
Product Feedback
Access to Engineering Intelligence beta features and opportunity to shape the future of what we’re building.
Braintrust members have exclusive access to high-end events and intimate peer forums. From Michelin-starred dinners to bespoke experiences, Braintrust pairs meaningful dialogue with memorable settings, helping leaders move beyond velocity and focus on organizational maturity, AI leverage, and real business outcomes.
March 11, 2026, 7:00PM EDT
Torrisi, NY
March 24, 2026, 6:30pm - 8:30pm CET
Private Canal Cruise, Amsterdam
March 11, 2026, 7:00PM EDT
Torrisi, NY
March 24, 2026, 6:30pm - 8:30pm CET
Private Canal Cruise, Amsterdam
February 18, 2026, 6:30pm PST
Flour + Water, San Francisco ,CA
Beyond Velocity: Measuring the Real Impact of AI in Engineering
December 3, 2025, 5:00pm PST
Aft Cocktail Deck, Las Vegas, Nevada
Braintrust Networking Reception
Connect with engineering leaders and experts building world class organizations and shipping reliable, secure and efficient software, faster.
Mark Dunlop
Ganesh Datta
Naveen Puvvula
Steve Evans
Kirstin Slepicka
Shannon Davidson
Nathen Harvey
Mark Dunlop
Ganesh Datta
Naveen Puvvula
Steve Evans
Kirstin Slepicka
Shannon Davidson
Nathan Harvey
Zishan Ahmad
Wayne Bell
Mit Saru
Thomas Reichel
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Lars Lewerenz
Sotirios Mantziaris
Zishan Ahmad
Wayne Bell
Mit Saru
Thomas Reichel
Lars Lewerenz
Sotirios Mantziaris
members and growing
Mark Dunlop
Ganesh Datta
Naveen Puvvula
Steve Evans
Kirstin Slepicka
Shannon Davidson
Nathen Harvey
Zishan Ahmad
Wayne Bell
Mit Saru
Thomas Reichel
Lars Lewerenz
Sotirios Mantziaris
Who should join?
Membership in Braintrust is by invitation only.
We admit a limited number of members each quarter to ensure quality of connections and depth of insights.
Join the community of CTOs, VPs of Engineering and senior leaders overseeing teams of 50+ engineers.
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