More about Rakesh Patel

29+ years of experience and leadership in business strategies, operations, and information technology

I've provided strategic and operations leadership in uniquely challenging situations including marketing and sales, information technology operations.

I've Lead teams to solve vexing business problems and drive overall growth by:
➢ building industry-wide service delivery platforms
➢ leveraging advanced data and technology services, and
➢ driving network expansion through user engagement and partnerships 

I’m also the author of two books “Enterprise Mobility Strategy & Solutions” and "A Guide to Open311."

Key Areas of Expertise:

• Strategy, Vision & Project Planning
• Sales & Marketing Leadership
• Profitability & Cost Analysis
• Programs, Services & Products
• Team Building & Performance Improvement

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Upper is a complete Delivery Route Optimization software for small to medium-size businesses that require proper routing for their delivery operations.

Upper strives to fix the inefficient last-mile delivery system. We create a simple workflow between the three stakeholders required to create an excellent delivery: business owner, drivers and their customers.

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Featured speaker at previous eChai events:
Scaling Up Globally
Startup Growth Networking Meetup in Ahmedabad x Innocity (CIIE, IIM Ahmedabad)
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yash shah - Chairman, ES Group of Companies
yash shah
Chairman, ES Group of Companies
"eChai has been a game-changer for Hungrito, providing us with invaluable connections, insights, and opportunities that have significantly fueled our growth. eChai has introduced us to a global network of entrepreneurs and experts, fueling our growth and opening doors to new opportunities from Ahmedabad to Dubai. The community has become like a second family to us, providing support, guidance, and valuable insights as startup entrepreneurs."
Sahil Shah - Founder- Hungrito & Netsavvies. Digital Marketing Evangelist
Sahil Shah
Founder- Hungrito & Netsavvies. Digital Marketing Evangelist
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Hardik Manwani - CTO, Mind Alcove
Hardik Manwani
CTO, Mind Alcove

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