Sapna Patel

Sapna Patel is a Principal at Michigan Capital Network (MCN), where she focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in advanced manufacturing and materials. She rejoined MCN in August 2023, having previously worked as a venture capital analyst with the organization in 2020 while pursuing her MBA at the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business, where she received the Ross Fellowship for full tuition merit scholarship.14

Educational Background and Career::

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering: Patel earned her degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her early career was spent at The Boeing Company, where she worked on airplane performance risk management and design studies.1
• MBA: She completed her MBA in 2021, after which she served as a Senior Vice President at AlixPartners, focusing on performance improvement projects within the Aerospace & Defense sector.13

Role at Michigan Capital Network:: In her current role, Patel leverages her technical expertise and consulting experience to evaluate investment opportunities and support portfolio companies. Her diverse background in both finance and manufacturing positions her uniquely to understand complex investment landscapes.12 Paul D’Amato, CEO of MCN, highlighted her rare mix of skills as invaluable for the organization and its entrepreneurs.1

Patel has expressed enthusiasm about contributing to MCN's growth and working closely with member-investors to identify promising ventures.1