Rishi Patel, BS'07, MBA'08, built a career in mergers and acquisitions after graduating from the Kelley School of Business, then pivoted into global event design. More than 15 years later, he has designed experiences for Michael Jordan's 60th birthday party, the wedding of Bill and Melinda Gates' daughter, four Christmases at the White House, and clients worldwide as president and chief creative officer of Svarin Creative. In this video, Rishi discusses how his Kelley finance and accounting background powers his daily business decisions, the importance of grit and networking, and why your first career path is simply a launchpad for long-term success. Read Rishi's full feature on the Kelley blog: https://bit.ly/4yVpnH4