Advisory Board
Independent expertise guiding methodology and governance.
The Pipkin Advisory Board provides independent guidance on evaluation methodology, governance standards, and operational integrity. Advisors bring domain expertise that strengthens the framework and ensures it reflects the realities of AI deployment, regulation, and safety research.
Critically, the advisory board does not influence individual evaluation scores or rating outcomes. Their role is confined to governance and methodology. The separation between advisory guidance and rating decisions is absolute.
Board Composition
Pipkin is assembling advisors from four domains, each contributing distinct expertise essential to a credible, independent rating agency.
AI Safety & Technical Research
Methodology validation, test design, adversarial scenario development, and alignment with current AI safety research.
Seat Open — Accepting ApplicationsFinancial Regulation & Credit Rating
Governance frameworks, independence standards, conflict of interest protocols, and precedent from established rating agency oversight.
Seat Open — Accepting ApplicationsTechnology Law & AI Policy
Regulatory alignment, compliance guidance, intellectual property considerations, and mapping to emerging AI governance frameworks.
Seat Open — Accepting ApplicationsEnterprise AI Deployment
Practical deployment reality, industry needs, operational risk assessment, and translating ratings into actionable procurement decisions.
Seat Open — Accepting ApplicationsAdvisory Board Charter
Term Length
Advisors serve 2-year terms, renewable once. A maximum of four consecutive years ensures regular rotation and fresh perspective.
Independence Requirement
Advisors may not hold positions at companies Pipkin actively rates. This includes employment, board membership, and material consulting arrangements. Conflicts are reviewed at appointment and annually thereafter.
Compensation Disclosure
Advisors receive compensation through equity participation or an honorarium. All compensation arrangements are disclosed in Pipkin’s annual ethics review, ensuring full transparency.
Scope of Influence
Advisors have no vote on individual ratings. Their role is governance and methodology only. They may recommend changes to evaluation criteria, test design, or operational procedures. They may never intervene in the scoring of a specific agent.
Apply
Pipkin welcomes applications from qualified experts in AI safety, financial regulation, technology law, and enterprise AI deployment. Candidates should have substantial professional experience in their domain and a demonstrated commitment to independent, rigorous analysis.
To express interest, contact advisory@pipkinrated.com with your background, relevant experience, and the domain seat you are applying for.
For the full independence framework governing Pipkin's operations, advisory relationships, and conflict of interest policies, see the Governance & Independence page.