Kushal Patel

Kushal Patel is a Stanford undergraduate from Memphis, Tennessee, studying computer science and global health. He is the co-founder of Pathlight, an accessibility startup building a voice-only assistant that executes complex workflows for blind and low-vision users. His work spans venture capital, health policy, rural health equity, and applied data science, including startup diligence for Ridgeline Venture Partners, research in the Mississippi Delta, advocacy on K Street, and AI-based global health forecasting at Stanford. He is interested in ethical entrepreneurship and building technology-driven solutions for marginalized communities in healthcare and accessibility.