Mihir Pathak
About Mihir Pathak
Mihir Pathak serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Mayvenn and holds various advisory and investment roles across multiple companies. He has a strong academic background in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he earned his Ph.D., and has extensive experience in strategy and investment management.
Current Role at Mayvenn
Mihir Pathak serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Mayvenn since 2021. In this role, he oversees the company's operations and strategic initiatives, contributing to its growth and efficiency. His leadership focuses on optimizing processes and enhancing the overall performance of the organization.
Investment and Advisory Roles
Mihir Pathak is actively involved as an investor and advisor across multiple organizations. He has been an investor at Mercury, VoiceOps, Phood, and Aline since 2021. Additionally, he advises various startups, having personally guided over 30 founders. His investment activities include angel investments in 10 companies through his own fund.
Education and Expertise
Mihir Pathak holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. He also earned a Master’s Degree in the same field from 2009 to 2010 and a Bachelor’s Degree from 2005 to 2008. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his analytical and strategic capabilities in his professional endeavors.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current roles, Mihir Pathak held significant positions in various organizations. He was the Executive Vice President of Strategy and Chief Strategist at Stack Overflow from 2016 to 2021. He also worked as a Quantitative Researcher at McKinsey & Company for nearly a year. His experience includes serving on advisory boards and co-founding Ujima Now.
Professional Affiliations
Mihir Pathak is a member of the Forbes Business Council since 2021 and serves as the Chairman of the Woodruff Young Alumni Council at the Georgia Institute of Technology since 2023. He is also involved with Innovators for Democracy and has held advisory roles at NameCoach, CodeSandbox, and Glitch, showcasing his commitment to fostering innovation and supporting emerging technologies.