Guarav Patel

“G” Patel was born in India and grew up in Morehead City, North Carolina. Before becoming a local entrepreneur, he attended NC State University and graduated with a degree in business. During his time at school, G noticed the immense potential for growth in Raleigh and decided to stay. Here, he founded Eschelon Hospitality, a fast growing and innovative fine dining group. In just a few years, G has almost doubled the size of his company, as well as set a standard for the restaurant industry. In addition to his business, G works closely with a number of local non-profit groups including the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities and The Hope for Haiti Foundation, as well as being a board member of the Caring Community Foundation. G has been a trusted adviser to several startup entrepreneurs in the GRM, POS and distribution space.