Bobby Parikh

Bobby Parikh is an experienced engineering and advisory professional with a strong background in mapping technologies and startup support. Currently advising various startups since September 2021, including Niantic, known for Pokémon Go, and LMNT Ventures, an early-stage venture fund focusing on robotics, climate, and industrial technology. Previously, Bobby served as Senior Director of Engineering at Uber, leading the Maps platform critical for core operations, and held the role of Senior Engineering Manager at Google, overseeing key products in Google Maps. Bobby's extensive experience includes positions as Director of Engineering at deCarta, Software Engineer at Magellan GPS, and Information Engineer at EDS. Bobby holds a Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from Oakland University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from the University of Pune.