# Minal Patel

> Minal Patel is the founder and CEO of Abacus Insights, a data management company established in 2017. A former McKinsey associate and Horizon BCBSNJ strategy executive, he previously founded Care Management International and Vayu Technologies. Based in Weehawken, New Jersey, he also serves as a trustee of The Hudson School, where he has been on the board since 2004.

- **Role:** Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Abacus Insights
- **Organizations:** Abacus Insights, The Hudson School, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Care Management International, Vayu Technologies, McKinsey & Company, Liberty Science Center
- **Education:** BA and MD, Boston University, MPH, Harvard University, The Hudson School
- **Known for:** Founded Abacus Insights in 2017., Founded Care Management International, subsequently acquired by iHealth Technologies., Founded Vayu Technologies, a Bell Labs telecommunications platform spinout sold to SeniorLink.

## Career timeline

- **2004** — Joined The Hudson School Board of Trustees.
- **2007–2016** — Served as treasurer of The Hudson School.
- **2014–2017** — Served as Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Horizon BCBSNJ.
- **2016** — Elected a managing trustee of Liberty Science Center.
- **2017** — Founded Abacus Insights.
- **2020** — Abacus Insights announced a $35 million Series B led by Blue Venture Fund.
- **2022** — Abacus Insights announced a $28 million Series C led by MultiPlan.
- **2024** — Discussed entrepreneurship and mentorship with Reena Pande.

## Achievements

- Founded Abacus Insights in 2017.
- Founded Care Management International, subsequently acquired by iHealth Technologies.
- Founded Vayu Technologies, a Bell Labs telecommunications platform spinout sold to SeniorLink.
- Served as The Hudson School treasurer from 2007 to 2016.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Abacus Insights advertised Patel as a speaker for HPRI Chicago 2026, with a presentation on building a trusted data foundation. This records the announced engagement, not independent confirmation of attendance.

## Links

- Website: https://abacusinsights.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minalkumar-patel-a657576

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Last updated: 2026-10-23