I am Alpesh H. Patel, a globally recognized entrepreneur, award-winning business leader, and transformational speaker who thrives on disruptive innovation . I have built a track record of pioneering GTM strategies, forging strategic partnerships with global giants, and turning bold ideas into market-ready solutions. Today i help Startups, Entrepreneurs and Corporates on how to tell their Story better. I provide guidance on all aspects of Business partnerships and negotiations . I am a published Author and a Public speaker . My site is peshmode dot com

Alpesh Patel

I am Alpesh H. Patel, a globally recognized entrepreneur, award-winning business leader, and transformational speaker who thrives on disruptive innovation . I have built a track record of pioneering GTM strategies, forging strategic partnerships with global giants, and turning bold ideas into market-ready solutions. Today i help Startups, Entrepreneurs and Corporates on how to tell their Story better. I provide guidance on all aspects of Business partnerships and negotiations . I am a published Author and a Public speaker . My site is peshmode dot com

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I am Alpesh H. Patel, a globally recognized entrepreneur, award-winning business leader, and transformational speaker who thrives on disruptive innovation . I have built a track record of pioneering GTM strategies, forging strategic partnerships with global giants, and turning bold ideas into market-ready solutions.
Today i help Startups, Entrepreneurs and Corporates on how to tell their Story better. I provide guidance on all aspects of Business partnerships and negotiations . I am a published Author and a Public speaker . My site is peshmode dot com

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder at Mi-Fone
January 1, 2007 - Present
Founded Africa's first mobile hardware startup; led product development and market entry; company later acquired by a $5 billion South African conglomerate.
Founder and CEO at BIZI LABS GMBH
February 1, 2022 - Present
Founder of BIZI LABS, a Web3.0 mobile platform building a mass-market ecosystem of hardware and software with a utility-based token economy; aims to reward 1,000,000,000 people with $1 per month via a multi-chain blockchain mobile app.
Co-Founder and CEO at Z M BIZI Holdings Inc
January 1, 2019 - Present
Co-founder leading product development and go-to-market strategies for a patented rewards-based mobile technology ecosystem; overseeing partnerships, press and media relations, patent filings, and brand positioning.
Advisor and Public Speaker at Various (Hootsuite EMEA, BitPesa, Europes largest B2B accelerator, etc.)
January 1, 2017 - Present
Provided advisory and public speaking engagements, including enterprise partnership programs for Hootsuite EMEA, sales management consulting for BitPesa, and mentorship for Europe's largest B2B accelerator.
Founder and CEO at Mi-FONE
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2016
Delivered innovative mobile devices and app solutions across 14+ countries; created prepaid card programs; achieved $30M+ in revenue and successful distribution; exited in 2016 to a large South African conglomerate.
Co-Founder at OJU Africa
April 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Created Afro emoticon brand OJU; achieved 60K+ downloads in the first two weeks; won Licensing Expo USA 2014 and Loeries Digital Grand Prix; received major media coverage.
Director of Sales, Middle East and Africa at Motorola
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Created a new division with Dubai as the central trading hub; built regional distribution partnerships; contributed to $550M in revenues; awarded Best Customer Service Skills (2006); developed innovative trade finance solutions.
Regional Manager at Harris Corp
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2003
Regional leadership role in USA and South Africa; responsible for channel management and growth.

Education

BSc (Hons) Economics at University of Hull
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1988

Qualifications

USPTO Patent – Z M BIZI Technology
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
Trademark – 'Tap and Pay' USPTO
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
FCC Certifications
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
Google Certifications
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education