Shiv Patel
About Shiv Patel
Shiv Patel is a Founder in Residence at Antler and a founder at a stealth startup, both roles he has held since 2024 in Toronto, Ontario. He has extensive experience in the automotive and technology sectors, having worked at General Motors in various senior roles and previously at Best Buy Canada and TELUS.
Current Role at Antler
Shiv Patel serves as a Founder in Residence at Antler, a global startup generator and early-stage venture capital firm. He has been in this role since 2024, contributing to the development of innovative startup ideas and supporting emerging entrepreneurs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His position involves mentoring and guiding new founders through the startup process, leveraging his extensive experience in technology and product management.
Experience at General Motors
Shiv Patel has held multiple positions at General Motors, showcasing a diverse range of expertise in innovation and product management. He worked as a Senior Innovation Specialist at the GM 2908 Innovation Lab for six months in 2017. Following this, he served as a Senior Advanced Product Manager for Semi-Autonomous Driving from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, he was involved in systems engineering for Active Safety Vision and worked as a Senior Advanced AI Product Manager for Low-Speed Pedestrian Braking from 2020 to 2022. His tenure at General Motors reflects a strong focus on automotive technology and safety.
Educational Background
Shiv Patel earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Ryerson University. He has furthered his education by completing an AI Product Manager Nanodegree from Udacity in 2022. Additionally, he has participated in the Communitech Academy, focusing on leadership development since 2017. This educational background supports his career in technology and product management.
Previous Work Experience
Shiv Patel has a varied work history that includes roles at Best Buy Canada as a Computer Specialist, TELUS as a Technology Analyst, and AVT.ca as a Project Management Intern. He also worked as a Wearable Technology Designer for MUSE ™, contributing to the development of brain-sensing technology. His early career experiences laid the foundation for his later roles in product management and innovation.
Current Role at Stealth Startup
In addition to his position at Antler, Shiv Patel is also a Founder at a Stealth Startup, where he has been working since 2024. This role involves developing new business concepts and strategies in a confidential environment, allowing him to apply his extensive knowledge in technology and innovation to create impactful solutions.