As a life long investor and capital allocator, Dhaval brings a wealth of experience to the Angel Investing Workshop, guiding students through the intricacies of early-stage investing with a proven track record of success. As the Founder and Chairman of the Investors Institute, he has dedicated himself to shaping the next generation of investors through comprehensive training, personalized mentoring, and strategic connections to resources, ensuring they make informed decisions that foster industry-leading companies.

With over 15 years in private equity, asset management, and consulting, primarily in New York City, Dhaval’s career highlights include launching funds at Citigroup that raised over $3 billion and navigating the 2008 financial crisis to facilitate a sale to Apollo Global Management, where he spearheaded private equity funds in commercial real estate. He further honed his expertise by founding an asset management firm managing a $300 million portfolio, showcasing his ability to drive successful investments.

Holding an MBA from Baruch College, City University of New York, and a BS from Post College, Long Island University, Dhaval enriches his teaching with academic rigor. His five-year tenure as a Charter Member of TiE SoCal, where he helped launch the original Angel Fund and has run pitch events for over two years, underscores his hands-on success in building a thriving venture ecosystem, making him an ideal guide for aspiring angel investors.