Arkesh Patel

Arkesh Patel serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Crimson Education since January 2024, leading the core university admissions business and managing a significant P&L alongside a team of over 600 employees. Previously, Arkesh held the position of Head of Product, Engineering, Data, and Design at Up&Up, a fintech startup focused on helping renters build wealth through co-ownership models. Earlier experiences include leadership roles at Thumbtack as Head of Product & Design and Director of Product, as well as various positions at Lyft, where Arkesh advanced through the ranks in product management. Arkesh began the career at Included Health, contributing to product and business operations during a period of significant company growth. Arkesh holds an MBA in Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a B.A. in Chemistry from the University of Cambridge.