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Chirag Patel

CEO at Net4Nuts

BIO

Chirag Patel, Founder & CEO of Net4Nuts, is a veteran of the IT industry with over 20 years of experience working with Information Systems, Internet and Mobile technologies. Chirag conceptualised the core idea behind Net4Nuts that of an Internet content aggregation and syndication platform, and raised initial venture capital for it. He has been instrumental in transforming the company into a profitable provider of cutting-edge Mobile Value Added Services (MVAS) focusing on information and messaging solutions. He has spearheaded business development activities for Net4Nuts, bringing in vital carrier and customer relationships in India, S. E. Asia, Europe and the US. Prior to Net4Nuts, Chirag has headed the edible-oils division of his family business for five years, prior to which he worked in the US for an IBM Business Partner designing, deploying and supporting IT solutions for large US corporations. He pursued his MBA degree at Loyola University, Chicago and graduated with honours, specializing in Finance and International Business. In addition to his role at Net4Nuts, his passions include entrepreneurship and academics. He is a founding charter member of TiE Ahmedabad, and is on the advisory board of a couple of incubators and a regular guest speaker at IIM-A, Nirma and other business schools.