Aparna Chennapragada, Angel Investor

Aparna Chennapragada is a product and AI leader currently serving as Chief Product Officer at Microsoft, where she drives the company’s enterprise productivity AI strategy. She has spearheaded the reimagination of the Copilot App into a digital chief of staff, launched the industry’s first AI‑first visual editor for work, and created experimental programs like Frontier to showcase cutting‑edge AI products to enterprise customers. Earlier, Aparna served as Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, shaping Copilot+PC and advancing AI‑driven productivity experiences. She also sits on the Board of Directors at eBay, advising on AI and product strategy, and is a member of the Advisory Council for UT Austin’s Computer Science Department. Beyond her executive roles, Aparna is an angel investor and advisor, backing startups in AI, productivity, and infrastructure. Her recent portfolio includes AISLE, OpenInfer, PromptLayer, and mirrAR, reflecting her commitment to supporting founders building next‑generation AI and enterprise platforms.