Speakers

A senior business professional with more than 15 years of experience, Ankit Patel has worked across industries like technology, consumer and financial services. He has strong experience in the consumer domain across business development, strategic alliances, business strategy and financial management.

He is also a turnaround specialist who has worked successfully on scaling / turning around several early stage companies.

An alumnus of Indian School of Business, a Chartered Accountants and a Chartered Financial Analyst, Ankit started his career as an investment banker and then turned into an investment professional working for a buyout fund. Post that he went on become an entrepreneur with his start up FinTech.

He has been the CEO of The Belgian Waffle Co. since 2018 and has contributed tremendously to its growth. The Belgian Waffle Co. has 200+ outlets in 55 + cities in India as well as Dubai and Nepal. It has quickly become one of India`s go to place for waffles, pancakes and beverages. Ankit`s drive and passion will take BWC to newer heights in the years to come.