Smit Patel

Smit Patel is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in corporate development, partnerships, and strategic initiatives within the tech industry. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Pieces for Developers since August 2024, Smit previously held various leadership roles at Postman, including Head of Corporate Development, where responsibilities included global mergers and acquisitions and enhancing API capabilities through strategic acquisitions. Smit also spearheaded the company's partnerships and ecosystem strategy, establishing significant programs that attracted key partners. Prior experience includes strategic management roles at Datadog, where Smit was instrumental in closing major partner deals and shaping go-to-market strategies. Additional contributions span growth consulting, internships, and authorship, underscoring a commitment to innovation and growth throughout Smit's career. Smit holds a BSBA in Business from Suffolk University.