Pinecone has introduced the Pinecone Pioneers program to acknowledge and support individuals who are advancing the field of AI through innovative work and community engagement. The program targets developers, educators, and organizers who are contributing to areas such as agentic AI, search, and personalized assistants, offering them early access to product roadmaps, amplification of their work, and support for talks and events. The inaugural cohort features a diverse group of participants from around the world, each contributing uniquely to the AI ecosystem. Pinecone aims to foster collaboration and elevate the work of these pioneers by featuring them in various formats, such as webinars, technical deep dives, and meetups. The initiative is not a promotional campaign but a genuine effort to back those making meaningful contributions to the community, with the program expected to expand throughout 2025.