Rupal Patel

BIO

Rupal Patel is a former CIA Agent who is a dynamic figure with a diverse career spanning from military briefings in remote jungles and war zones to commanding corporate boardrooms and captivating international stages. Her journey includes roles as an ex-CIA officer, International Speaker, Bestselling Author of "From CIA to CEO", Executive Coach, two-time Founder and CEO, Super Strategist, Advocate, and Entrepreneur in Residence. Her career is a testament to her unwavering commitment to excellence, leadership, and innovation. After leaving the CIA, she earned her MBA and started her first award-winning business over ten years ago. Called a Power Woman by Harpers Bazaar Magazine and a Super-Strategist by her clients, Rupal is a sought-after international speaker and corporate advisor who has spoken in front of thousands and delivered leadership and talent development programs for Fortune 500 companies around the globe and the White House.

SKILLS

Strategic Leadership | Public Speaking | Entrepreneurship | Executive Coaching | Military Analysis | International Relations | Authorship | Business Advisory Her trailblazing work has been incorporated into the MBA and Executive MBA programs at top-tier business schools around the world, and her commitment to developing the next generation of leaders and change-makers extends into her pro bono work as an Advisor for Virgin Startup, Advisor for Techstars, and as Entrepreneur in Residence at London Business School.

ACHIEVEMENTS

+ Former CIA Agent + Recipient of War Zone Service Medals + CIA Director recognition for superior support to the President + Entrepreneur with two award-winning ventures + International Keynote Speaker and Corporate Advisor + Contributions to MBA and Executive MBA programs worldwide + Pro bono work as an Advisor for Virgin Startup and Techstars + Entrepreneur in Residence at London Business School + Author - International Best-Seller "From CIA to CEO" + TED Talk on the power of Owning Your Weird