About Kognitive Networks

Accelerating Connectivity

At Kognitive Networks, we are on a mission to shape the future of intelligent connectivity.

Our executive team built the world’s leading in-flight connectivity provider. We bring deep experience and a clear focus on innovation. Our goal is to make connectivity smarter, simpler, and more accessible.

We pioneer cloud-managed SD-WAN and SASE solutions. These technologies unite satellite, 5G, and terrestrial networks into one secure, high-performance fabric. Each connection is seamless, protected, and intelligently managed. We believe in the power of networking to connect people, places, and possibilities everywhere.

From the ocean, the skies, and the remote edges of the earth, our commitment remains constant. We build reliable, intelligent networks for industries worldwide. We lead with expertise, deliver with precision, and connect without boundaries.

Leadership

Anand Chari

Co-Founder / CEO

  • 30+ years in telecom
  • CTO & Co-founder, Gogo
  • VP, Director, and other leadership positions at wireless equipment vendors and service providers
  • 20+ patents
  • MSEE, Iowa State University
  • MBA, University of Chicago

Michael Small

Co-Founder / Chairman

  • 30+ years in telecom
  • CEO Gogo ($1.4B IPO), CEO Centennial ($3B acquisition)
  • E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year 2005 & 2012
  • Illinois Tech Association CEO of the year, 2013
  • BA, Colgate University
  • MBA, University of Chicago

Bryan Lauer

Chief Technical Officer

  • 25+ years in telecom
  • Chief Network Architect, Gogo
  • Network architecture and systems engineering positions at Alcatel Lucent
  • 50+ patents
  • Ph.D. – Physics, Iowa State University

Rishi Potdar

Chief Financial Officer

  • 20+ years in finance
  • CFO, Sears Online and International Finance, Gogo
  • Financial analysis and Management consulting at United Airlines and Booz Allen
  • MS, Industrial Engineering
  • MBA, Kellogg Northwestern

Sanjay Bhartiya

Chief Revenue Officer

  • 30+ years in software sales
  • CCO, Harman International
  • Sales Management at Wipro, Altran
  • Wide industry knowledge
  • BS, Computer Science –Michigan Technological University