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Vikram Patel
Founder & CTO at DocVita | YC | IIT Indore
Vikram Patel is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of DocVita, a telehealth platform that helps people connect with doctors and therapists via Zoom, Meet, and WhatsApp.1 He is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore, where he graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering, maintaining a GPA of 7.71 out of 10.1
Professional Experience
Prior to founding DocVita in August 2018, Vikram gained valuable experience through various roles:
- Co-Founder and CTO at Chota Hospital (P) Ltd, a position he has held since September 20141
- Junior Research Fellow at the Artificial Intelligence Labs, IIT Indore, where he worked on applying Quantum Inspired Algorithms to Artificial Neural Networks1
- Software Developer Intern at UPsQool.com1
- Internship Trainee at Refresh, where he worked on interest mining using tweets1
Educational Background
Vikram's educational journey includes:
- Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Indore (2012-2016)1
- 12th grade at Sheth C.N. Vidyalaya, Ahmedabad, where he achieved an impressive 99.98 percentile and state rank of 671
- 10th grade at the same school, with a percentage of 91.87%1
Entrepreneurial Ventures
At DocVita, Vikram and his co-founder Anmol Arora have built a platform that provides healthcare services in 11 local languages across India.2 The company has seen significant growth, particularly in the mental health space, with over 15,000 individuals, couples, and families assisted since its founding in 2020.3
Vikram's expertise lies in technology and integrating various components to ensure seamless customer journeys.2 Under his technical leadership, DocVita has become one of India's fastest-growing mental health startups, projecting a 5x growth for 2024.3
Recognition
Vikram's achievements have not gone unnoticed. He was recently featured in Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 list, a testament to his contributions to the healthcare technology sector.4