Rupal Patel
About Rupal Patel
Rupal Patel serves as the VP of Voice AI and Accessibility at Veritone and has held various leadership roles in academia and startups. With a strong background in speech language pathology and artificial intelligence, she advocates for ethical technology and has contributed significantly to the field over her career.
Work at Veritone
Rupal Patel serves as the Vice President of Voice AI and Accessibility at Veritone, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on advancing voice AI technologies and ensuring accessibility within the company's offerings. Veritone is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol VERI and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Current Roles and Affiliations
In addition to her role at Veritone, Rupal Patel is actively involved in several organizations. She has been an Entrepreneur in Residence at Founders United since 2022 and serves as the CEO and Founder of VocaliD INC, a position she has held since 2014. Patel is also a member of the Leadership Council at the National Small Business Association and a ScaleUp Entrepreneur at TiE-Boston. Additionally, she holds board member positions at Northeastern University’s Health Science Entrepreneurs and is a research affiliate at MIT.
Education and Expertise
Rupal Patel's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Neuropsychology from the University of Calgary, a Master of Health Science and PhD in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Toronto, and post-doctoral studies at MIT. She co-founded the doctoral program in Personal Health Informatics at Northeastern University and has contributed significantly to the field of speech science and technology through her research and teaching.
Professional Experience
Rupal Patel has extensive professional experience in academia and industry. She has worked as a consultant at BAE Systems AIT and served as a research collaborator at Boston University. Patel was also an assistant professor at Teachers College, Columbia University, and has held various positions at Northeastern University, including professor and the founder of the Communication Analysis and Design Lab (CadLab). Her work has focused on the intersection of technology and communication.
Media Features and Advocacy
Rupal Patel has been featured in prominent media outlets such as TED, NPR, MIT Tech Review, and BBC for her contributions to AI and accessibility. She advocates for ethical technology advancement and serves as a board member and advisor to startups and non-profit organizations, emphasizing the importance of inclusive technology solutions.