AI CHAMPIONSHIP
Joni Cobb
Judge

Joni Cobb

Judge

Partner, Creative Planning

Kansas City

About

Joni Cobb is a Partner at Creative Planning (Director of Practice Development) and Chair Emeritus of the Center for American Entrepreneurship, with over 20 years of experience helping and leading high-tech entrepreneurs. As founding CEO of Pipeline Entrepreneurial Fellowship for 14 years, she built an award-winning program that generated over $1.4 billion in revenue and supported ventures across 85 countries, working alongside professional advisors from MIT, Silicon Valley, and leading tech hubs. Joni focuses on practical AI adoption through her weekly "Joni's AI Pick" series, where she shares insights on AI tools, privacy considerations, and real-world applications with professionals navigating this rapidly evolving landscape. With a legal background from Washington University School of Law and a career spent encouraging innovators while staying current with emerging technologies, she has both enthusiasm for bold ideas and the experience to spot transformative potential.