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You'll be paired with both business experts for the day-to-day growth of your pilot and executive sponsors to ensure your idea gets the visibility it deserves.
Core Labs Team
Every member of the core Labs team understands the challenges of navigating a large company. We've worked with 100+ startups and are committed to making our collaboration a smooth, rewarding experience.
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David Schwartz
Global VP, Tech Venturing & Innovation
Anna Farberov
GM, Tech Venturing, Value Chain, Data & Analytics, ML/AI and Sustainability
Jenny Oh
GM, Tech Venturing, Marketing & Insights, Data & Analytics, Retail & Away from Home
Natalie Mano
Director of Tech Venturing & Innovation
Paul Lomax
Senior Manager, Venturing Transformation
Sarah Pichardo
Senior Manager, Venturing Transformation
Richard Baray
Finance, Tech Venturing & Innovation
Sean Davis
Innovation Scale-Up Manager
Tim Knight
Tech Venturing & Innovation Sr. Analyst
Akibo Watson
Tech Venturing & Innovation Sr. Analyst
Jenny Werner
Business Analyst & CoordinatorPEPSICO executive sponsors

Athina Kanioura
EVP, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer
Gayatri Narayan
SVP, Digital Products and Services
Ram Krishnan
Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
Jeff Swearingen
SVP, Demand Accelerator, Venturing & Global Business Services
Vikram Somaya
Chief Data & Analytics Officer
Magesh Bagavathi
Chief Technology Officer
Stephan Gans
Chief Insights & Analytics Officer
Jim Lee
Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, PepsiCo Beverages North America
Gregg Roden
SVP, Value Chain Transformation
Caroline Basyn
Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, PepsiCo Beverages Europe
Adam Harter
SVP, Marketing, Media, Sports & Entertainment