Amar Patel
About Amar Patel
Amar Patel serves as the Head of Operations for Venture Capital at Carta, where he has worked since 2021. His extensive experience includes roles at Deloitte Consulting, ConsenSys, and Foundation Capital, alongside an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley.
Current Role at Carta
Amar Patel serves as the Head of Operations in the Venture Capital sector at Carta. He has held this position since 2021 and operates out of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he oversees various operational functions, ensuring that the organization's venture capital initiatives align with its strategic goals.
Previous Experience at Carta
Before becoming the Head of Operations, Amar Patel worked at Carta as the Director of Strategy & Business Operations for a brief period in 2021. He also served as the Strategy & Business Operations Senior Manager from 2019 to 2021. His tenure at Carta has contributed to his extensive experience in strategic planning and operational management.
Professional Background
Amar Patel has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He was a Senior Consultant at Deloitte Consulting from 2009 to 2013 and later served as a Manager at the same firm from 2015 to 2018. His experience also includes positions at A9.com, ConsenSys, Foundation Capital, and GE, where he gained expertise in business development, venture advisory, and consulting.
Education and Expertise
Amar Patel holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, where he studied from 2013 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completing his degree from 2005 to 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in operations and strategy within the venture capital space.
Internship Experience
Amar Patel began his career with various internships that provided foundational experience in the industry. He interned at West Monroe Partners as an Enterprise Solutions Consulting Intern in 2008 and at GE as an OMLP Intern in 2007. These roles helped him develop skills in consulting and operational management early in his career.