Kush Parikh
About Kush Parikh
Kush Parikh is the President of Hiya Inc. with over twenty years of experience in the mobile industry, including leadership roles at PayByPhone, INRIX, and Texas Instruments.
Current Role at Hiya Inc.
Kush Parikh has been serving as the President of Hiya Inc. since 2019, overseeing operations in the Greater Seattle Area. His role includes strategic directions and leading the company's efforts in providing innovative voice performance solutions.
Founding Player Tokens
Before his current role at Hiya Inc., Kush Parikh founded Player Tokens and worked there from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure, he played a key role in developing unique intellectual property related to NFTs, which was ahead of the mainstream market adoption of NFTs.
Leadership at PayByPhone Technologies Inc.
Kush Parikh was President and CEO of PayByPhone Technologies Inc. from 2014 to 2017. Under his leadership, the company was successfully sold to Volkswagen Financial Services, enabling it to process over $500 million in payments annually. His effective leadership contributed significantly to the company's growth in the mobile payment sector.
Business Development at INRIX
Kush Parikh served as the Chief Business Officer at INRIX from 2006 to 2013, in Kirkland, WA. His role involved managing business development focused on mobile and network telemetry, mapping, and geospatial services. This experience strengthened his expertise in fintech and smart parking solutions.
Educational Background
Kush Parikh holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University, obtained between 1993 and 1997. He earned an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Finance from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business from 2001 to 2003. He also completed executive education programs at Harvard Business School and Columbia Business School, further honing his skills in organizational behavior and marketing.