Rupal Patel

Rupal Patel's career has taken her from military briefing rooms in jungles and war zones to corporate boardrooms and international stages. As an analyst and field agent at the CIA, she advised Four-Star Generals, earned War Zone Service Medals, and was recognized by the CIA Director for "superior support to the President of the United States." Today Patel is an international speaker, corporate consultant, and executive advisor. She holds degrees from Columbia University, the University of Chicago and London Business School. She is an Entrepreneur in Residence at London Business School and Alumni in Residence at the University of Chicago. She is the author of "From CIA To CEO: Unconventional Life Lessons for Thinking Bigger, Leading Better and Being Bolder."