# Ronak Patel

> Ronak Patel is the co-founder and CEO of Sunflower Lab, a software and automation company established with Yash Patel in 2010. Based in Hilliard, Ohio, he combines an information technology engineering background with work on client roadmaps, business development, and practical applications of AI. Sunflower Lab appeared on the Inc. 5000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at Sunflower Lab
- **Organizations:** Sunflower Lab
- **Education:** Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology, UVPCE
- **Known for:** Co-founded Sunflower Lab in 2010., Led the company during three consecutive Inc. 5000 appearances: 2023, 2024, and 2025., Sunflower Lab received a 2023 Inc. Power Partner award.

## Career timeline

- **2001** — Graduated and began a career as a software engineer.
- **2010** — Co-founded Sunflower Lab with Yash Patel in New Jersey; the first iPad application was Forbes Top 100.
- **2017** — Led Sunflower Lab as it reported more than 40 professionals across two continents; discussed DevOps with Clutch.
- **2019** — Reported 40% employee growth, an expanded internship-to-employment pipeline, and investment in owned products including GrooveHQ.
- **2023** — Sunflower Lab joined the Inc. 5000 at No. 4,384 and received a Power Partner award.
- **2024** — Sunflower Lab ranked No. 3,376 on the Inc. 5000; discussed AI and human productivity with Jim Schleckser.
- **2025** — Sunflower Lab ranked No. 3,350 on the Inc. 5000.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Sunflower Lab in 2010.
- Led the company during three consecutive Inc. 5000 appearances: 2023, 2024, and 2025.
- Sunflower Lab received a 2023 Inc. Power Partner award.

## Latest updates

- **—** — In 2025, Sunflower Lab appeared on the Inc. 5000 at No. 3,350.
- **2024-10** — Appeared on The Lazy CEO Podcast with Jim Schleckser to discuss AI in business and human productivity.

## Links

- Website: https://thesunflowerlab.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronak-patel-00a79a7/

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Last updated: 2026-10-25