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    Kevin Parikh

    Kevin Parikh

    Grew a $1.5M construction business into a global $620M+ revenue in less than 10 years and in more than 14 countries worldwide with 3 partners.
    Studied at @state-university-of-new-york-at-buffalo

    Angel United States State University Of N...
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    Experience
    MKAS Investments
    MKAS Investments
    Founding Member 2022 - Present (over 4 years)
    Private Placements, Crypto Investments and other Global diversification
    MKAS Properties
    MKAS Properties
    Founder 2021 - Present (about 5 years)
    buying and renting single family homes in Greater Atlanta, GA area as long term investments
    MKAS Enterprise
    MKAS Enterprise
    Founder 2008 - Present (over 18 years)
    Buying Single Family Homes in Michigan and Georgia and renting them for Passive Income
    J & X Energy
    J & X Energy
    Business Owner/CEO 2013 - 2019 (over 6 years)
    Providing Oil & Gas Services to major Midstream Companies in Kenedy, TX USA
    Lakeshore Engineering Services
    Lakeshore Engineering Services
    Business Partner 1998 - 2013 (almost 15 years)
    Construction services to State and Local Municipalities and US Federal Government Contracts all over the world.
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    Lakeshore Engineering Services, J & X Energy, MKAS Enterprise, MKAS Properties, MKAS Investments
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    About
    Achievements

    With 3 other partners grew a $1.5M revenue business into $600M+ in less than 10 years expanding in 14 countries worldwide.

    Led Startup of North America/MENA oil & Gas services business in 2012 which grew to $100M revenue in 3 years

    Describe the most impressive thing you've done.
    Skills
    Business Development Project Management Leadership Managing and Motivating Teams Talants Management, HR, Team Coaching, Motivational Values Strategic Marketing Growth Strategy and Execution Construction Management Executive Leadership Personal Development Coaching Executive Coaching Identifying Talent
    Locations
    Novi Ann Arbor New York City Silicon Valley
     
    Q&A
    What's your favorite non-business book?

    The Fountainhead Novel by Ayn Rand

    If money were not an issue, what would you be doing right now?

    Taking a Space Flight in Elon Musk's SpaceX

    What words of advice would you give your younger self?

    never stop learning

    What's the most creative thing you've ever done?

    learning how to connect with younger generation and learning from them

    Which founders or startups do you most admire?

    Warren Buffett, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Bill Gates

    What's your super power?

    Being grateful and feeling blessed always for this life, staying positive and optimistic

    What's the best way for people to get in touch with you?

    send a DM

    What words of wisdom do you live by?

    Do your Best but always be prepared for the worst!

    What aspects of your work are you most passionate about?

    Growing a business with a very diverse team

    What was the most impactful class you took in school?

    Expert Systems, which is now AI

    What's something you wish you had done years earlier?

    learning to play Piano

    What's an obstacle you've overcome?

    Failed Spectacularly in my initial business ventures, rebuilt everything that I lost and overcoming multiple chronic diseases including Ulcerative Colitis, Heart Disease, Mental Health Issues, Diabetes, and a few more

    What's the most useful business-related book you've ever read?

    The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham

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