Anish Patel

Co-Founder & COO at FYLD

Anish Patel has a diverse range of work experience spanning over a decade. Anish is currently the Co-Founder and COO of FYLD, an AI-driven product aimed at enhancing fieldworker safety and productivity. Anish played a crucial role in securing investments from prominent companies such as Boston Consulting Group and Shell.

Before FYLD, Anish worked at Toyota Connected Europe as the Head of Product (Interim), where they demonstrated their leadership skills in overseeing product development. Prior to that, they were the Chief Product and Operations Officer at FarePilot, where they played a pivotal role in transforming the company from its early stages to a successful AI-based venture. Anish excelled in building a high-performing product team, creating strategic marketing plans, managing company operations, and leading legal negotiations with partners like Shell and Norton Rose.

Anish also worked at BCG Digital Ventures as a Lead Product Manager, contributing to digital innovation projects. At Picsolve International Ltd, they served as the Head of Global Product Management, responsible for managing a cross-functional Agile team and delivering digital solutions. Anish also led the development of a ground-breaking selfie quest app and guided it through corporate seed funding.

Anish's experience extends to their role as a Lead Product Manager at Blinkbox Books, an eBook company acquired by Tesco/Blinkbox. Anish played a crucial part in the company's launch and rapid scaling, utilizing lean processes and user testing to drive success. Additionally, they worked at Ticketmaster as a Senior Product Manager, focusing on innovation, sales targets, and customer service.

Anish began their career at Microsoft as a Product Owner, responsible for page views and engagement on the MSN International Portal. Prior to that, they worked at CENO Technologies, Ltd as a Product Manager and at Baker McKenzie as a Junior Project Manager.

Overall, Anish Patel's work experience showcases their multifaceted skills in product management, operations, team leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with investors and legal professionals.

Anish Patel has a strong education background in the field of technology and business. Anish obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Information Technology from Manchester University, graduating in 2002. Following this, they pursued higher education at Kingston Business School and completed a Master of Science (MS) in Business Information Technology in 2003.

Anish further enhanced their qualifications by earning an MBA degree from Henley Business School between 2010 and 2013, specializing in the field of MBA. These educational pursuits indicate their dedication to gaining comprehensive knowledge and expertise in both the technological and business aspects of their field.

In addition to their formal education, Anish Patel has also obtained several certifications. In January and February of 2021, they completed three relevant certifications - "Lean Technology Strategy: Building High-Performing Teams," "Lean Technology Strategy: Managing the Innovation Portfolio," and "Lean Technology Strategy: Financial Management to Support Business Agility" - from LinkedIn.

Overall, Anish Patel's educational journey showcases a continuous commitment to their professional development and an understanding of the importance of staying updated with the latest trends and practices in the technology and business sectors.

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Timeline

  • Co-Founder & COO

    February, 2020 - present