Avni Patel Thompson

Avni Patel Thompson has a diverse work experience spanning over 18 years. Avni is currently the Founder and CEO of Milo, an AI copilot designed for modern parents. Prior to Milo, Avni founded and served as CEO of Poppy, a platform connecting parents with caregivers. Avni also participated in the W16 Batch at Y Combinator. Avni co-founded papaya+post, an e-commerce company focused on cultural products for children. Avni held the position of Senior Director of Maven subscription program at Julep, where they managed the successful monthly subscription program and led a talented team. Avni gained valuable experience as the Senior Brand Manager of Americas Retail division at Starbucks, where they managed the P&L and mentored the marketing talent. Avni also worked in various roles at Reebok - adidas group, including Director of Strategy and Senior Global Marketing Manager. Avni started their career at Procter & Gamble, where they honed their skills in brand marketing and general management. Throughout their career, Avni has demonstrated their ability to lead teams, drive innovation, and make a broad impact in the companies they have worked for.

Avni Patel Thompson's education history includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from The University of British Columbia, which was obtained from 1998 to 2002. Avni continued their educational journey by pursuing an MBA with Honors in Business, which they successfully completed from Harvard Business School between 2006 and 2008.