Shivani Parikh

Tech Strategist & Operator | Former Uber, Bird, Workrise

Shivani Parikh is the Chief Operating Officer at Onward, a position she has held since March 2023.1 2 She brings extensive experience in operations and strategy from various leadership roles in high-growth companies.

Professional Background

Shivani's career trajectory includes:

Chief Operating Officer at Onward (March 2023 - Present)1 2
Director of Revenue & Operations - Renewables & Construction at Workrise (February 2021 - March 2022)1 2
Head of West Coast Operations at BLADE Urban Air Mobility, Inc. (June 2019 - March 2020)1 2
Multiple roles at Bird, including Head of Regional Operations, Americas and Head of Safety (June 2018 - May 2019)1 2
Senior Manager, Strategic Operations at Uber (July 2017 - May 2018)1 2
Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (September 2013 - September 2015)1 2

Education

Shivani's educational background includes:

Juris Doctorate from the University of Minnesota Law School (2010-2013)2
Bachelor's degree in Accounting with a focus on Philosophy from DePaul University (2004-2008)2
Executive Education Certificate in Business Strategy & Leadership from Harvard Business School Online (2018)2

Role at Onward

At Onward, Shivani is part of a team working to eradicate transportation as a barrier to healthcare and alleviate the burden of caregiving.3 The company provides total transportation management services for healthcare and a unique rideshare experience for individuals with mobility and cognitive impairments, offering door-through-door service with trained Companion Drivers.3

Shivani's experience in leading operations for high-growth, two-sided marketplace companies makes her well-suited for her role at Onward, which partners with healthcare providers to offer transportation services that help patients safely attend care appointments.3