Rohit Patel is a Director on Meta’s Generative AI team, where he focuses on building the company’s next generation of AI models. Known for his ability to distill complex technical ideas into clear, accessible insights, Rohit is a sought-after voice in the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence.

In addition to his leadership role at Meta, Rohit also founded and runs a research lab, QuickAI, which builds smaller, task-specific AI models for practical impact. He also advises Baypine, a digitally focused private equity firm, helping shape their AI strategy for acquisitions and across its portfolio companies.

Rohit’s unique blend of technical depth and business acumen is grounded in a career that spans enterprise consulting and product innovation. Before joining Meta, he advised CEOs of private equity–backed companies at PwC Strategy&, crafting analytics and data strategies to unlock enterprise value.

He holds a PhD in Game Theory from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, as well as Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Statistics from the Indian Statistical Institute. His article “Understanding LLMs from Scratch” has been widely shared by technologists and non-technical readers alike — an example of his gift for making AI concepts approachable and relevant.