Aatish Patel

Business Operations Associate

2024

As a dedicated Business Operations Associate with a focus on Digital Transformation at Atölye, I specialize in optimizing technology operations to enhance efficiency and drive strategic growth, with a particular focus on integrating AI solutions.

Chief Digital Officer (CDO)

2024

Venture Scout

2023

As a Venture Scout at GoAhead Ventures, responsible for identifying and assessing high-growth potential startups. Conducted market analysis and prepared reports on top candidates, contributing valuable insights to the investment team. This experience strengthened my analytical skills and gave me hands-on experience in venture capital.

Senior Business Analyst

2023 - 2024

I worked across product, analytics, and operations to scale an early wage access fintech platform. My role sat at the intersection of data, technology, and execution—translating insights into feature rollouts, improving financial workflows, and enabling data-driven decision-making across teams. Highlights: • Led key initiatives across salary advance and repayment workflows, including building internal tools that improved repayment tracking accuracy by 80%. • Built and launched an automated eligibility engine, reducing manual loan reviews by 60% and improving time-to-approval for users. • Developed a behavioral nudging system via SMS that increased on-time repayments by 12%. • Prototyped a default risk scoring model to help proactively flag high-risk users for the collections team. • Revamped support dashboards and internal workflows, cutting average resolution times from 24h to under 6h. • Established product analytics foundations via Excel to enable visibility into acquisition, engagement, and repayment behaviors. I worked cross-functionally with engineering, growth, and finance, bringing together data, user insights, and systems thinking to drive sustainable product improvements in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Product Manager

2023 - 2024

As a Product Manager at Farm to Feed, I drove operational improvements and digital transformation for a sustainability-driven agri-tech startup. By automating warehouse workflows, I increased efficiency by 35%, and I designed a comprehensive Notion roadmap to optimize product management and team alignment.

Associate Product Manager

2023 - 2023

As an Associate Product Manager at Daba Finance, I supported the growth of a social investment platform by analyzing user data and developing key customer personas. I led A/B testing initiatives that boosted customer conversion and retention rates,

Web Developer

2021 - 2023

As a Web Developer at San Diego State University, I am committed to building dynamic and user-friendly web solutions that strengthen the university’s online presence and advance its educational goals. I collaborated closely with faculty, staff, and students to design, develop, and maintain websites and applications tailored to meet a wide range of needs.

Bloomberg Student Assistant

2021 - 2021

I was Bloomberg Terminal Assistant at SDSU, where I trained students and faculty in using Bloomberg’s financial data tools for research and analysis. I assisted users with data queries, demonstrated advanced terminal features, and facilitated access to key financial metrics, empowering users to make data-informed decisions. This role enhanced my technical understanding of Bloomberg tools and strengthened my communication skills

Founder

2021 - 2023

As the Founder of MintInvestor, I launched and scaled a growth investor community called “Minters,” which offered financial insights and add-on services to empower investors. With over $15,000 in annual revenue as a single owner, I grew the platform into a trusted resource for growth investors. MintInvestor was acquired in May 2023, underscoring its value and impact within the investor community

Technical Venture Analyst

2021 - 2022

As a Technical Venture Analyst at MZZ Africa, I supported Nigerian climate-tech startup Pyloop through pro-bono consulting and venture capital advisory. My role involved data analysis, user testing, and market research, all aimed at optimizing Pyloop’s product and accelerating their impact. This role deepened my understanding of climate tech and provided hands-on experience in venture support.

UX Researcher

2021 - 2021

Served as the first intern, I entered the role of product management at Fingo Africa, contributing to the development of a more intuitive digital banking experience. I gathered insights through user interviews, surveys, and usability testing, and analyzed feedback to recommend design improvements. This experience provided me with practical skills in user research, strengthened my analytical abilities, and taught me the importance of empathizing with users in the financial sector.