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Kush Patel

Kush Patel has scaled businesses from a single shop to 7+ locations with 120+ employees, partnered with global fleets, and grown Vedara into hospitality and real estate while giving back to Chicago’s South Side.

Kush Patel
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Chief Executive Officer

Kush Patel represents the next generation of Patel family entrepreneurship.

Before establishing Vedara Ventures, he worked in business development at a tech start-up acquired by Amazon for $1 billion. He has scaled a single franchise into a multi-brand platform with seven locations and 120+ employees, serving major fleet clients like Amazon, FedEx, and Enterprise. Through Vedara Ventures, Kush has expanded into hospitality, real estate, and strategic investments.

He remains committed to supporting Chicago’s South Side communities, reflecting a leadership style defined by innovation, community, and long-term growth.