Meet the Leadership Team at Cognosos
Our leadership team is a dynamic blend of seasoned technology startup veterans who have not only founded multiple successful hardware and software companies, but have also achieved successful exits. Committed to fostering the professional and personal growth of every team member, our leaders bring a wealth of experience in engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success. Together, we thrive on tackling complex challenges, leveraging our diverse skill sets to drive innovation and find solutions to some of the most demanding problems our customers face in their industries.
Our leadership team
Braxton Jarratt
Chief Executive Officer
Seasoned CEO, technology innovator, entrepreneur and investor with several demonstrated successes building and growing significant businesses in sectors as diverse as communications, media technology, big data and cloud computing.
Founded and grown multiple successful venture-backed tech companies, leading to exits totaling more than $1.7 billion in value. Led and grown entrepreneurial divisions within large private and public companies, bringing new products and services to market across the globe. Sold to, partnered with or worked for such respected brands as Microsoft, Google, Ericsson, IBM, Verizon, Comcast, Cox, HBO, Disney, NFL and many more.
Jim Stratigos
Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Jim Stratigos is a founder and CTO of Cognosos, Inc. His 40+ year career spans numerous engineering and entrepreneurial projects in satellite communications, RF semiconductor and wireless communications. He has founded six startups and is an active angel investor and mentor to the Atlanta technology startup community. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical and Computer Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Nish Parikh
Founder & Chief Innovation Officer
Nish Parikh is a distinguished technology enthusiast, evangelist, and serial entrepreneur renowned for his unwavering dedication to innovation and the establishment of impactful companies. As the Founder and Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer of Cognosos, Inc., he commands a wealth of experience in guiding technology startups and spearheading the development of pioneering solutions in cloud computing, IoT, AI, and mobile communications.
Before founding Cognosos, Nish Parikh demonstrated exceptional leadership by successfully establishing and nurturing multiple technology startup companies, ultimately guiding them to prosperous exits. His visionary approach and relentless pursuit of excellence have consistently propelled him to the forefront of the industry.