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Aniket Patel

Aniket Patel

Venture Builder, Investor, Product Strategist focused on AI and startups

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Joined June 2026
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Aniket Patel is a dedicated venture builder, investor, and product strategist with a strong focus on AI and early-stage startups. He currently serves as Product Lead & Co-Founder at EPS and Partner, Chief Analyst at AXL, where he contributes to product development, vet and incubate new startup ideas, and commercialize frontier AI. epsfounders+2
Aniket is the founder of Sunday Drive, a consumer-facing app for automotive enthusiasts. What started as a personal mental health initiative, curating scenic driving routes, grew into a platform and events company, collaborating with brands such as Ferrari and Hagerty, showcasing his ability to build engaging community-driven ventures. volvocarswaterloo+1
With a background in Accounting and Financial Management from the University of Waterloo, Aniket has a solid foundation in venture capital. He began his career as a co-op student and later a partner at Extreme Venture Partners, where he gained diverse experience across sales, marketing, UI/UX, fundraising, and data science for portfolio companies. evp+1
Beyond his professional roles, Aniket demonstrates a commitment to community service. He has volunteered with Hackergal, helping secure significant funding, and provides pro-bono marketing and sponsorship consulting to young motorsports athletes transitioning from amateur to professional racing. evp

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Enjoys building projects and brands from the ground up as an indie hacker. evp

Passionate about automotive activities, including curating driving routes and organizing events for enthusiasts. volvocarswaterloo+1