BODE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of Board ( Chair Training )
With a career spanning 33 years in large multinational corporates, Anil Gulati excelled in R&D, focusing on combustion systems for aircraft engines and gas turbines. He spent 13 years at GE and 20 years at Siemens Energy, retiring as Head of Technologies R&D in 2018. His academic credentials include a B.Tech in ME from IIT Kanpur, an MS in Mechanical Engineering from PSU (1983), and a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan (1986).
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board ( Chair Mentors )
With over thirty years in Enterprise IT Architecture and Consulting, Ashish Rawat possesses deep domain knowledge across various business verticals, specializing in public cloud technology and AI/ML solutions architecture. He excels in guiding CXOs and enterprise executives in AI/ML strategy implementation. His experience encompasses entrepreneurship and roles in Fortune 100 companies. He holds an MBA from IIM Calcutta and a B.Tech. from IIT Kanpur.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Advisory Board
Job Titles:
- Member of the Advisory Board
- Co - Founder and Managing Director of Aqua Recycling Group
Dr. Dinesh C. Patel is the co-founder and managing director of Aqua Recycling Group (2017), founder and managing director of Patel Family Investments (2014), co-founded vSpring Capital ($400 million under management) in 2000 and has been a founding managing director till October 2014.
He serves on several non-profit boards, and has won numerous awards including; Utah Governor's Lifetime Achievement Medal for Science and Technology 2020 for his contribution in the field of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, the 2013 Willem J Kolff Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2011 Father of the Year, 2010 Utah Youth Village Helping Hand Award, 2006 Utah Technology Council Hall of Fame Inductee, 2006 Ellis Island Medal of Honor, to name a few. He is also a charter member of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE).
Dr. Patel holds a Ph.D. and MS in Pharmaceutics from the University of Michigan.
Janette Bhaskar, integral to Neil's entrepreneurial journey, is a multifaceted artist and a member of the NJ Capital Singers and "AlVERADO" flamenco dance group in Princeton. Serving on the Princeton Council of Culture's Board, she enriches the local cultural scene with her passion for music and dance. Janette's diverse talents and dedication significantly impact both personal and community endeavors, making her a vital contributor to the cultural fabric of her community.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Advisory Board
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Founder
- Member of the Board
Neil created the BoDE Foundation to train future business leaders, revitalize struggling companies, and provide economic freedom for young people with burgeoning careers. He is passionate about working with entrepreneurs and is dedicated to bridging the economic divide to create a more harmonious world
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Human Resources Business Partner
- Member of the Board ( Operation )
- Member of the Board ( Operations )
Rachel, a seasoned Human Resources Business Partner, brings over fifteen years of expertise in Human
Capital and Operations, primarily in the manufacturing sector. She earned her SPHR certification in 2016, specializing in strategic human capital management. Rachel has a BS in Business Administration and a BS in Finance from Rider University.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive Team
- Executive Team, Design and Outreach
- Key Member of the Executive Team
Saurabh Hejib, a key member of the Executive Team in Design and Outreach, brings over five years of experience in collaborating with startups to develop world-class products. His educational background is rooted in design, with a Bachelor of Design in Product Design from Istituto Europeo di Design, Milan, and a Postgraduate degree in User Experience Design from IIT Bombay, equipping him with a unique blend of international and technical design expertise.
Job Titles:
- CEO
- Executive Director
- Member of the Board
- Member of the Executive Team
- Executive Director, India