Ruchi Desai

Ruchi Desai has a diverse work experience that spans various industries and roles. Starting in 2008, they worked as a Junior Trader at RockView Capital before transitioning to Operations and Legal at Fenway Recordings in 2011. In 2014, they briefly served as a Legal Contractor at Tough Mudder before joining Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP as an Associate in 2015.

In 2016, Ruchi co-founded Purple Technologies, where they served as the Head of Operations, overseeing operations, strategy, and managing key partnerships. Ruchi later joined interface rehab, inc. as the VP of Strategy & Senior Counsel in 2016, where they managed corporate strategy, led the legal department, and actively grew the company's footprint in California.

In 2017, Ruchi also took on a role as an Adjunct Professor at USC Gould School of Law. Ruchi designed and taught courses focused on accounting, finance, client management, and contract strategy and drafting.

In 2019, Ruchi joined Ruggable as the Director of Operations, overseeing a team and building internal infrastructure to support the company's growth and scaling of a new production facility. Ruchi then co-founded EIGHT Brewing Co. in 2019, where they currently serve as the Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer.

In 2020, Ruchi briefly worked as the Director of Operations at XCLAIM before their tenure ended in 2021. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated their ability to navigate complex industries, drive growth, and create strategic partnerships.

Ruchi Desai's education history begins in 2004 when they attended the University of Pennsylvania, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance and Marketing from The Wharton School, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics / International Studies. Ruchi then furthered their education at Harvard Law School from 2010 to 2013, earning their Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Ruchi Desai continued their studies at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 2013 to 2014, obtaining a Master of Laws (LLM) degree in Intellectual Property Law.

In terms of certifications, Ruchi Desai was admitted to practice in the State of California in November 2014 and in the State of New York in June 2015. However, the institutions from which they obtained these certifications are not specified.