Joel Patrick
About Joel Patrick
Joel Patrick serves as the Chief Product Officer at Apolitical and co-founded Preview, a platform for art collectors. He has extensive experience in HealthTech and GovTech, having played a significant role in the growth of HealthUnlocked and worked as an advisor to startups.
Work at Apolitical
Joel Patrick serves as the Chief Product Officer at Apolitical, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he focuses on product strategy and development, leveraging his extensive experience in digital product innovation. His leadership at Apolitical contributes to the organization's mission of improving government through technology and collaboration.
Education and Expertise
Joel Patrick has a strong academic background with a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Philosophy from Criswell College, completed in 2007. He furthered his studies in Philosophy of Language at the University of Oxford and earned a Master of Arts in Philosophy from Birkbeck, University of London. Additionally, he completed a course in Product Management at General Assembly in 2013. His diverse educational background supports his expertise in HealthTech, Art, and GovTech sectors.
Background
Joel Patrick has a varied professional background, having held significant roles in multiple organizations. He was the Chief Product Officer at HealthUnlocked from 2011 to 2018, where he played a key role in the company's growth and eventual exit. Prior to that, he worked as a Senior Project Manager at City Gateway for eight months in 2008-2009. He also served as an advisor and coach to startups and digital companies while self-employed at Slide from 2018 to 2022.
Achievements
Joel Patrick has demonstrated endurance and commitment through his participation in multiple 100-mile races and successfully completing a 62-mile ultra marathon in 2021. He co-founded Preview in 2019, an exclusive platform for top-tier art collectors, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to the art sector. His contributions to HealthUnlocked have positioned it as the largest health social network globally.