Taz Patel is a seasoned investor and startup advisor based in San Francisco. With a wealth of experience and knowledge gained from leadership roles at various digital media companies, Taz has become a sought-after mentor for early stage startups. He is the Co-founder and former Chief Revenue Officer of Captiv8, a startup that connects brands with influencers. Previously, Taz was also the CRO at Republic Project, which was later acquired by Sizmek. He has also held sales leadership positions at Interclick and BlueLithium, both of which were acquired by Yahoo! Taz's passion for the startup ecosystem is evidenced by his advisory roles at Breadcrumbs, WAVE, Cloud Campaign, and Blue Wire Podcasts, among others. He has also worked with VC firms such as The House Fund and Green Cow Venture Capital.

Taz holds a Bachelor's degree in Pre-Law and Marketing from the University of California, Berkeley. He is also an active mentor and advisor to accelerators such as 500 Startups and ER Accelerator. In his free time, Taz enjoys spending time with his family and husky dog.