New York: From a kinetic spine on her arms to a robotic dog, Indian-American entrepreneur Mona Patel once again turned heads at the Met Gala carpet. Born in Vadodara, Gujarat, Patel is a serial entrepreneur who moved to the United States at 22 to attend Rutgers University. She returned to India to complete her undergraduate studies at Gujarat University before settling in Dallas, Texas, in 2003. Over the years, Patel has built a diverse business empire, founding eight companies across healthcare, technology, and real estate sectors, collectively valued at over $100 million. She has obtained an MBA degree from MIT and attended Harvard Business School. Beyond her entrepreneurial ventures, Patel is renowned for her philanthropic initiative, Couture For Cause. This non-profit organization merges her passion for fashion and charity by auctioning exclusive couture pieces – many from her personal collection – to raise funds for various charitable causes.
