CARPINTERIA, CA, Apr 28, 2026 – Procore Technologies named Vishal Misra, RKS family professor of Computer Science and vice dean of Computing and AI at Columbia University, to its board.
“Vishal’s deep expertise in AI and proven success as a technology founder will be a tremendous asset,” said Ajei Gopal, president and CEO of Procore. “His unique perspective will be instrumental as we enter our next chapter of growth and continue to redefine construction management through intelligent innovation.”
Vishal Misra has spent nearly 25 years as a computer science professor at Columbia University. He founded Infinio, a storage-performance software company, and AskHereFirst, an AI-based natural language query system. He co-founded Cricinfo, where he developed live microblogging before the company’s acquisition by ESPN and later served on the board of DB Digital. Misra earned a B.Tech. from IIT Bombay and an M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
“Procore is at the forefront of AI innovation in construction, driving a fundamental shift in one of the world’s most essential industries,” said Misra. “The surging demand for critical infrastructure presents an unprecedented market opportunity. I am honored to join the Board at this pivotal moment and look forward to helping Procore accelerate the evolution of its AI-powered platform and strengthen its market leadership.”
Source: Procore
About Procore
Procore is a U.S.-based construction software company that provides cloud-based project management tools for the construction industry. The company develops software for planning, execution, workforce management, financial tracking, and analytics across construction workflows. It serves owners, general contractors, and specialty contractors in commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Procore was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Carpinteria, CA. Its software supports task tracking, scheduling, document control, and coordination among project stakeholders. The system integrates with third-party applications through an app marketplace and supports data exchange across project phases. Procore’s tools are used from preconstruction through project delivery and operations. Procore has already served more than 16,000 customers in over 150 countries. The company reports more than 4,000 employees worldwide.