Gaurav Patel

About Gaurav Patel

I started my journey writing code in a small room — no fancy setup, no big plans. Just curiosity.That curiosity turned into thirstyDevs, my first venture.We built 100+ apps and software solutions that powered startups and enterprises worldwide.But somewhere along the way, I realized — building for others wasn’t enough.I wanted to build something that could scale beyond services.That’s when Desku.io was born — an AI SaaS customer support platform helping businesses connect with customers through AI, automation, and human empathy.Meanwhile i also founded Outboundly.ai, an AI-powered outreach platform making cold emails feel warm again.Both journeys were intense — filled with late nights, experiments, and lessons that shaped who I am today.And I’m grateful to say I’ve successfully exited from both Desku and Outboundly.Now, I’m onto my next chapter — building in the AI space again.This time, the goal is bigger:To create AI Solutions that genuinely help businesses grow, not just automate.I’m still driven by the same force that started it all — curiosity.Only now, it’s backed by experience, conviction, and a vision to shape what’s next.Always learning. Always building. What I’m Working On NextExploring AI’s role in transforming business workflows.Building Solutions that combine intelligence with empathy.Helping early-stage founders on SaaS, product, and scale. Let’s ConnectIf you’re building in AI, SaaS, or automation, I’d love to connect.

Experience

1. CEO & Co-founder

   Thirstydevs Infotech

   May 2015 — Present

   It all started in a 100-sqft office, just me and my CTO, Darshan — two people, one laptop, and a lot of caffeine.We didn’t have funding, connections, or a safety net — just belief.We built, failed, rebuilt, and somehow kept showing up.Over time, that tiny room grew into a team of 35+ engineers, building hundreds of apps and software solutions for clients across the world.We came close to bankruptcy three times — and bounced back every single time. Those moments taught us more than any book or MBA ever could.thirstyDevs became profitable, and when I started Desku, I took a step back to build something new.Now, after successfully exiting Desku, I’m back — resuming my role at thirstyDevs with more experience, more scars, and a much bigger vision.

Education

• Vallabhbudhi polytechnic, Navsari 655

  DCE, Computer Software Engineering

  2010 — 2013