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Shilen Patel

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Non Executive Director at WineFi 🍷
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Shilen Patel is a co-founder of Drinks Sherpa and Rebellisk with over 25 years of experience in disruptive innovation within the CPG and drinks industries. A University of Cambridge alumnus, he co-founded the worlds first drinks accelerator, Distill Ventures, and previously worked at Guinness, turning around brand decline.

His passion lies in mentoring entrepreneurs, having supported over 50 founders across diverse sectors like food, fashion, and tech. People describe him as adept at asking provocative questions and coaching high-performing teams to success. He also lectures in Entrepreneurship at Cambridge Universitys Judge Business School.

He mentored the founder of Seedlip, helping to create the non-alcoholic spirits category and guide the brand to its eventual acquisition by Diageo.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Non Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Disruptive Innovation
His career is dedicated to commercially successful, disruptive innovation within the drinks industry, turning around established brands and launching new ones.
Startup Mentoring
He is passionate about supporting and coaching founders to realize their vision, helping them with strategy, team building, and investment.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Non Executive Director
WineFi 🍷
10-2022
Non Executive Director
El Rayo Tequila
5-2021
Chairman
Goodrays
2-2021
Advisor and Investor
MOTH Drinks - B Corp™
11-2020
Co-Founder
Drinks Sherpa
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Education
1991 - 1994
MA
University of Cambridge
1981 - 1990
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Whitgift School
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