# Adam Miller

> Adam Miller founded Cornerstone OnDemand in 1999 and led it as CEO until June 2020. After building a global learning and talent management software company, he expanded his work in social entrepreneurship through Better Angels, LA-Tech.org, 1P.org and other ventures. He also ran in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral primary without advancing to the runoff.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at Better Angels
- **Organizations:** Cornerstone OnDemand, Better Angels, LA-Tech.org, 1P.org, 1P Ventures, Team Rubicon, Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation, Instil, Groundswell, Profi, Clovers
- **Education:** BA in European history, University of Pennsylvania, BS in systems analysis, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, JD, UCLA School of Law, MBA, UCLA Anderson School of Management
- **Known for:** Built Cornerstone OnDemand from a small startup into a global learning and talent management software company., Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 Greater Los Angeles winner, technology category., Received HR Tech World’s Unleash Award in 2017.

## Career timeline

- **1991** — Graduated from Penn; became a restaurant co-owner while attending UCLA Law.
- **1994** — Completed the UCLA MBA/JD program.
- **1995-1996** — Co-authored Managing Your Inheritance and Business Capital for Women with Emily Card.
- **1999** — Founded CyberU, which became Cornerstone OnDemand; operations began November 8.
- **2000** — Shifted the business toward enterprise customers after the internet bubble burst.
- **2007** — Raised venture financing led by Bessemer with Bay Partners.
- **2011** — Led Cornerstone through its March IPO.
- **2013-2020** — Served as chairman of Team Rubicon.
- **2020** — Moved from CEO to Cornerstone board co-chair; Phil Saunders became CEO June 15.
- **2021** — Clearlake acquired Cornerstone in a transaction valued at approximately $5.2 billion.
- **2022** — Established Better Angels with Staci Miller.
- **2026** — Ran in the Los Angeles mayoral primary and did not advance to the runoff.

## Achievements

- Built Cornerstone OnDemand from a small startup into a global learning and talent management software company.
- Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 Greater Los Angeles winner, technology category.
- Received HR Tech World’s Unleash Award in 2017.
- Founded LA-Tech.org and helped launch the 1,000 Interns Initiative.
- Co-founded Better Angels to address homelessness in Los Angeles.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Correspondence posted by the U.S. District Court identified Miller as Better Angels CEO and described the organization’s outreach and shelter technology.
- **2026-06** — Did not advance from the Los Angeles mayoral primary; Karen Bass and Nithya Raman reached the November runoff.
- **2026-05** — Presented a 7×7 mayoral policy plan at a news conference.

## Links

- Website: https://votemiller.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammillerla
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/AdamMillerLA
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AdamMillerLA
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adammillerla

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Last updated: 2026-10-16