Haresh Patel, CEO & Co-Founder, Mercatus

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As CEO and Co-Founder of Mercatus, I grew a dining-room-table idea into the largest private market investment platform, managing $1.5 trillion in assets across real estate, infrastructure, and energy sectors. Following its acquisition by State Street, I successfully guided the integration while doubling revenue and maintaining less than 2% employee turnover.
Before Mercatus, I spent 25 years in the semiconductor industry, driving growth and innovation at market-leading companies like Texas Instruments, Fujitsu, PMC-Sierra Agilent Technologies and WJ Communications. These global head of sales and marketing roles honed my expertise in navigating complex markets, scaling teams, and delivering operational excellence.
Advisory and Board Expertise in Fintech AI, SaaS Platforms, and Semiconductor technologies, with experience in:
-Strategic growth and scaling: Proven ability to align people, processes, and priorities to create exponential growth.
-M&A and integration: Hands-on expertise in acquisitions, ensuring seamless transitions while maintaining momentum.
-Corporate governance: Seasoned in board-level decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and fostering accountability and transparency.
-Culture and talent development: Building high-performing teams and creating cultures that drive innovation and execution.
What Others Say About Me
"Haresh has an exceptional ability to foresee trends, identify opportunities, and navigate challenges with confidence and precision."
"A revenue-driven leader who harmonizes all aspects of a business to deliver aggressive, sustainable growth."
"His focus on culture, transparency, and integrity sets him apart as a board member and trusted advisor."
Let’s Connect
I’m passionate about leveraging my experience to help early and mid-stage organizations achieve their full potential. Whether as a board member, advisor, or consultant, I’m eager to work with leadership teams and investors to drive growth, help execute a critical pivot, and achieve product market fit. and solve challenges.