# Shani Bhavsar

> Shani Bhavsar is the Columbus, Ohio-based co-founder, CEO and CTO of Dash Technologies Inc. With a background in software development, he combines technical delivery with company leadership, mentors emerging talent, and also leads career preparation company ElevateMe. His public writing emphasizes practical AI adoption, learning from mistakes, and Ohio’s ability to build durable technology businesses.

- **Role:** Co-Founder, CEO & CTO at Dash Technologies Inc.
- **Organizations:** Dash Technologies Inc., ElevateMe, State University of New York Empire State College (former STEM mentor)
- **Education:** Master’s degree; field not specified in the public executive biography, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Harvard Business School, B2B Marketing Strategy (Online), certificate, Columbia Business School
- **Known for:** Co-founder and current CEO and CTO of Dash Technologies Inc., Dash Technology appeared on the Inc. 5000 in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 under leadership identified by Inc. as Shani Bhavsar., Founder and CEO of ElevateMe, according to its team page.

## Career timeline

- **2013-2014** — Served as a STEM mentor through SUNY Empire State College, including robotics and Python programming.
- **2017** — Published two LinkedIn articles in May about programming search skills and the use of years of experience in recruiting.
- **2021** — Described his path from a corporate software job to forming Dash with his brother, and his attachment to Columbus, in a February OhioX interview.
- **2024** — Shared the launch of ElevateMe, with its initial program scheduled to begin July 1, 2024.
- **2026** — Discussed practical AI adoption, daily use of ChatGPT, and Ohio’s technology ecosystem in Ohio Tech News.

## Achievements

- Co-founder and current CEO and CTO of Dash Technologies Inc.
- Dash Technology appeared on the Inc. 5000 in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 under leadership identified by Inc. as Shani Bhavsar.
- Founder and CEO of ElevateMe, according to its team page.
- Completed professional certificates listed on LinkedIn, including Columbia Business School’s B2B Marketing Strategy (January 2023), Vjal Institute’s AI Empowerment for CEOs (September 2024), and Rutgers Business School’s Blue Ocean Strategy by NMSDC COECP 2.0 (July 2026).

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — His public LinkedIn profile lists a Blue Ocean Strategy by NMSDC COECP 2.0 certificate from Rutgers Business School, issued in July 2026.
- **2026-05** — In a May 4 Ohio Tech News feature, he described stronger alignment between Ohio industry, universities and startups as a foundation for durable companies.
- **2026-03** — In a March 26 Ohio Tech News feature, he said he used ChatGPT daily for brainstorming and technical and business problem-solving.
- **2026-02** — In a February 16 Ohio Tech News feature, he emphasized applied AI deployment with attention to security, compliance and return on investment.

## Links

- Website: https://dashtechinc.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanibhavsar
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/shani_bhavsar
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanibhavsar
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shani.bhavsar

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Last updated: 2026-10-23