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Chirag Shah

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Board Member, Entrepreneur In Residence at The Rocket Foundation
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Chirag Shah is a serial entrepreneur and technology leader serving as Chairman of Simfoni. A graduate of the University of Cambridge and INSEAD, he has founded four ventures with successful exits, specializing in B2B supply chain technology and international business across more than 30 countries.

He is passionate about mentoring new ventures as an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at INSEAD and an Entrepreneur in Residence at The Rocket Foundation. He lives in Dubai with his family and enjoys skiing, sailing, and rugby. His ventures often focus on sustainability and social impact.

Unique fact: Alongside his tech ventures, Chirag also founded and built one of the worlds largest supercar sharing clubs.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Board Member, Entrepreneur In Residence
Job Level
Senior
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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Spend Automation
As Chairman of Simfoni, he leads a company focused on using AI and machine learning to automate and analyze procurement, saving clients time and money.
Entrepreneurial Mentorship
He actively teaches and advises MBA students at INSEAD and supports socially-oriented startups through his board role at The Rocket Foundation.
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Career

Work history

5-2020
Board Member, Entrepreneur In Residence
The Rocket Foundation
6-2019
Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneur In Residence
INSEAD
7-2017
Non Executive Director
Databook Labs, Inc.
11-2016
Non Executive Director
Purchasing Platform, Inc.
12-2015
Chairman
Simfoni
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Media appearances

Chirag Shah, MBA'96D | INSEAD. Featured in INSEAD
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11 Jan Ocean Conservation and Venture Philanthropy – INSEAD Alumni Association Switzerland. Featured in INSEAD Alumni Association Switzerland
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Education
1996 - 1996
MBA
INSEAD
1989 - 1993
MEng
University of Cambridge
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