The American Journey: Dr. Dinesh Patel, the 'Godfather of Utah's Medtech industry'

The latest episode of American Journey features Dinesh C. Patel, an Indian American entrepreneur and philanthropist who arrived in the United States as a student in 1973. After completing his Ph.D. at the University of Michigan's School of Pharmacy and gaining experience working for two major pharmaceutical companies, Dinesh embarked on his entrepreneurial journey. In 1985, he founded his own company at the University of Utah. When Theratech went public in 1992, Dinesh became one of the first Indian Americans to take a company public.
Following his tenure at Theratech, Dinesh ventured into venture capital, establishing V-Spring Capital in 1999. Today, he is one of Utah's most prominent angel investors, contributing significantly to the state's entrepreneurial landscape. He is widely recognized as one of the pioneers of therapeutics and pharmaceutical development in the state of Utah.

[@Techhiedoc]

Very inspirational. Such an honor to have met you and know you!!!

[@Clinarda]

Wonderful story. Honorable and Admirable man!

[@stallionmotors7126]

So proud of your achievements and humanity whilst remaining so humble. Please think of your Birth place ,Zambia. We sure can do with your help...

[@vasantinaik8856]

God bless him proud to be a Zambian One Zambia One Nation 🙏 ❤🙏

[@pramilanayee2831]

Very inspirational!! Proud to know that Dr Patel is from Zambia. God Bless him. Makes our community very proud indeed!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Healthcare_Design]

Jay Swaminarayan , Dr. Dinesh bhai
Wow ! Amazing!!
You are exceptionally amazing leader . Very kind and compassionate.
You are always so nice to me and caring. It’s such an honor knowing you over decades.. May god bless you and your family on your amazing journey.
Deval Shah

[@mahadevbhatt2360]

makes every LMCIPANS proud to hear this. Dineshbhai good to know that you make all of us look so good. Thank you.

[@Tigerjz32]

Thanks for sharing, Dr. Dinesh Patel is a great inspiration to us all, not just in the Utah community, but all over the world. - Jay K.

[@goms7585]

Dr Dinesh Patel's journey is very inspiring and motivational. Thank you for all your support to the community..

[@devenp2069]

Truly inspirational! Proud to be a PATEL!

[@navinshah6700]

Great story
Dinesh’s community involvement is impressive
And with abundant humanity

[@narendrapatel9745]

Tusi Great ho.Prabhu apko lambi umar de to do more good work.He chose you to be the messenger to fulfill his good wishes.❤

[@harikrishan.g.patel.1843]

God 🙏 bless... GITA... 🕉️🙏🌹. Wish you good health and many more Healthy years. 🕉️🙏🌹