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Jimmy Patel
Entrepreneur
Jimmy Patel is a tech entrepreneur and executive who served as the President and CTO of TommyRun, an Atlanta-based startup in the construction industry, from 2017 to 2021.12 He joined TommyRun in June 2017, bringing his experience as a Georgia Tech engineer and co-founder of a previous startup called Split.1
Background and Education
Jimmy Patel holds an MBA in Management from Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business.2 His educational background in engineering from Georgia Tech, combined with his entrepreneurial experience, made him a valuable addition to the TommyRun team.
Role at TommyRun
As President and CTO of TommyRun, Patel played a crucial role in the company's development and growth:
- He helped launch the beta version of the TommyRun app in July 2017, with the full app going live in August 2017.1
- Under his leadership, the app experienced significant growth, with a 50% month-over-month increase from August to December 2017.1
- Patel was instrumental in developing the technology and business model for TommyRun, including plans for an Uber-like system for delivery drivers.1
Current Position
After his tenure at TommyRun, Jimmy Patel has moved on to new ventures:
- He currently serves as the SVP and Head of Venture Studio at INVOKE, a position he holds in Atlanta, Georgia.34
- Patel is also a co-founder of the Invoke Venture Studio.4
Jimmy Patel's LinkedIn username is indeed jimmypatel, as mentioned in the query.3
