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{{Infobox person
| name = Ashok Trivedi
| image = File:Ashok_Trivedi.jpg
| caption =
| birth_name =
| birth_place = [[Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh]], India
| alma_mater = [[Delhi University]], [[Ohio University]]
| occupation = {{Hlist|Entrepreneur|Investor|Philanthropist}}
| years_active = 1976–present
| known_for = SWAT Capital, [[IGATE]], [[Mastech Digital]], and [[Ashoka University]]
}}

'''Ashok Trivedi'''  is an  [[Entrepreneurship|entrepreneur]], investor, and  [[Philanthropy|philanthropist]]  best known as the Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of  [[Mastech Digital|Mastech Inc.]]  and  [[IGATE]]. Born in [[Lucknow]], India, Trivedi graduated from the [[University of Delhi]], before moving to the United States of America where he earned his MBA from [[Ohio University]].

Trivedi is currently a Managing Partner at SWAT Capital, and is focused on multiple philanthropic initiatives on behalf of his family foundation. Trivedi is a founder and trustee of [[Ashoka University]] which is located in the National Capital Region of India. Ashoka University is a private research university with a liberal arts focus. He currently resides in [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.siliconindia.com/magazine_articles/Sunil_Wadhwani__Ashok_Trivedi-PBS335583353.html|title=Sunil-Wadhwani-&-Ashok-Trivedi|work=siliconindia|access-date=2018-05-29}}</ref>

== Early life and education ==
Ashok Trivedi was born in Lucknow, India. He received his bachelor’s from [[Hindu College, Delhi]]<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://hinducollegeosa.org/page/daa-54 |title= "Hindu Alumni"}}</ref> and master’s in physics from the  [[University of Delhi]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.gadgetsnow.com/tech-news/Big-deal-Two-IGate-founders-to-get-1-billion/articleshow/47076290.cms|title=Big deal: Two IGate founders to get $1 billion {{!}} Gadgets Now|website=Gadget Now|access-date=2018-05-17}}</ref> In 1973, Trivedi moved to the United States and earned an MBA from  [[Ohio University]]. Additionally, he has attended the Owner/President Management Program at the  [[Harvard Business School]].<ref name=":3" />

== Business career ==
Ashok Trivedi started his career at [[Unisys Corp.|Unisys Corp]] in 1976, where he held various marketing and management positions.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://in.reuters.com/finance/stocks/company-officers/MHH|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629022537/https://in.reuters.com/finance/stocks/company-officers/MHH|url-status=dead|archive-date=2018-06-29|title=Stock Quote News - Stock Market Quotes, Online Stock Quotes, India|author=Reuters Editorial|website=IN|language=en|access-date=2018-05-17}}</ref> He co-founded Mastech/IGATE, which became operational in 1988. Over the next decade, Trivedi focused on growing Mastech as a trusted IT partner to several global corporations.

By the 2000s, the company had expanded to 34 countries across [[North America]], [[Europe]], and [[Asia]]. The Indian sub-continent became the company's largest delivery hub. Under his leadership, IGATE recorded revenues of $1.2 billion<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/igate-brought-in-an-intensive-clientcentric-approach-lanny-cohen/article9362229.ece|title=iGate brought in an intensive client-centric approach: Lanny Cohen|work=@businessline|access-date=2018-05-30|language=en}}</ref> and grew to 34,000 employees.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/igate-set-to-acquire-patni-computer-in-1-bn-deal/articleshow/7174805.cms|title=iGate set to acquire Patni Computer in $1 bn deal|last=Shivapriya|first=N.|date=2010-12-28|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2018-05-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/software/igate-completes-acquisition-of-patni-computers/articleshow/8285051.cms|title=iGate completes acquisition of Patni Computers|date=2011-05-13|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2018-05-30}}</ref>

The company was featured among the five best companies to work at in India.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://business.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/sep/14/slide-show-1-indias-20-best-it-employers.htm|title=India's 20 best IT employers|work=Rediff|access-date=2018-05-30}}</ref> CareerBliss, based on employee happiness and employee satisfaction quotients, identified IGATE among the twenty-five best companies to work for in the United States of America.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/18/the-top-25-us-companies-to-work-for-if-you-want-to-be-happier.html|title=The top 25 US companies to work for if you want to be happier|last=Mejia|first=Zameena|date=2018-01-18|work=CNBC|access-date=2018-05-30}}</ref>

By July 2015, French-IT company, [[Capgemini]] completed a $4.2 billion acquisition of IGATE,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/capgemini-to-complete-igate-merger-by-june-rules-out-job-cuts/articleshow/50941396.cms|title=Capgemini to complete iGate merger by June, rules out job cuts|date=2016-02-11|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2018-05-17}}</ref> recorded as one of the largest deals in the Indian information technology sector.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/capgemini-acquires-igate-for-4-bn-in-all-cash-deal-115042800045_1.html|title=Capgemini acquires IGATE for $4 bn in all-cash deal|last=Reporter|first=B. S.|date=2015-04-28|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2018-05-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.businessinsider.in/9-people-who-pocketed-millions-all-because-of-theCapgemini-IGate-deal-Heres-how-much-each-of-them-made/articleshow/47079543.cms|title=9 People Who Pocketed Millions: Capgemini-iGate Deal.|work=Business Insider|access-date=2018-05-17}}</ref>

In 2016, Mastech repositioned itself as a digital technologies company, Mastech Digital, which continues to be listed on the [[NYSE]] as MHH.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/capgemini-technology-services-india-ltd/infocompanyhistory/companyid-3695.cms|title=Capgemini Technology Services India History {{!}} Capgemini Technology Services India Information - The Economic Times|website=economictimes.indiatimes.com|access-date=2018-05-17}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-36206420081030|title=Indian Angel Network invests in French software firm Stelae|last=(VCCircle.com)|first=Madhav A Chanchani|work=U.S.|access-date=2018-05-17|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2000/03/27/daily3.html|title=iGate President Joins VCampus Board|website=www.bizjournals.com|access-date=2018-05-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/company-officers/ANIK.NSf|title=Key People at Anik Industries {{!}} Reuters.com|last=Editorial|first=Reuters|website=U.S.|language=en|access-date=2018-05-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/officer-profile/MHH.A/1246438|title=Stock Quotes & Mastech News {{!}} Reuters.com|last=Editorial|first=Reuters|website=U.S.|language=en|access-date=2018-05-17}}</ref>

In addition to currently being part of Mastech Digital's board of directors, Trivedi also serves as a Managing Partner of SWAT Capital.<ref name=":1" />

== Philanthropy ==
Trivedi established the Trivedi Family Foundation in 2015, which has supported numerous causes related to education, Indo-American relations and cultural inclusivity.

Ashok Trivedi is a Co-Founder and Trustee of [[Ashoka University]], a private research university with a focus on [[Liberal arts education|liberal arts]], located in the [[National Capital Region (India)|National Capital Region]] of India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tcpd.ashoka.edu.in/governing-body/|title=Governing Body at Ashoka University|last=Editorial|website=Ashoka University|access-date=2018-05-17}}</ref> It is recognized by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] in the sub-continent. In 2020, Ashok committed $13.5 million to launch the Trivedi School of Biosciences as a cornerstone to the university's natural sciences program. The school is set to focus on research in emerging areas in [[biology]] such as disease biology, inflammation biology, and [[synthetic biology]].

In 2015, the Trivedi Center for Political Data was set up at Ashoka University to help build datasets and authoritative knowledge on India’s political life, and to diffuse the same via an open-access platform. The Center has also partnered with [[Yale University|Yale]] and the [[University of Michigan]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ashoka.edu.in/stories/the-trivedi-centre-for-political-data-making-sense-of-indias-politics-through-numbers-191|title=The Trivedi Centre for Political Data: Making sense of India’s politics through numbers|last=University|first=Ashoka|website=Ashoka University|language=en|access-date=2018-05-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/ashoka-university-michigan-university-partner-to-set-up-ashok-trivedi-centre-for-political-data/articleshow/51299277.cms|title=Ashoka University, Michigan University partner to set up Ashok Trivedi Centre for Political Data|last=Khosla|first=Varuni|date=2016-03-08|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2018-05-17}}</ref>

The Trivedi Family Foundation also supports Project Art, a non-profit program in the United States, to teach after-school art classes to underprivileged youth in public libraries. Trivedi's daughter, Shivani is an active proponent for the cause, and helped establish the Pittsburgh chapter of Project Art. It is also actively involved in supporting the mission of STEM Coding Lab, to provide under-privileged children with [[computer education]] to face the digital world.{{citation needed|date=June 2018}}

The Trivedi Family Foundation donated nearly $200,000 to [[Joe DiMaggio|Joe DiMaggeo's]] Children's Hospital Foundation to support [[Pediatrics|pediatric programs]] and families.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Krueger|first=Kathleen Corso, Kristi|date=2019-11-01|title=Memorial Healthcare program focuses on kids in crisis|url=https://www.local10.com/news/2019/10/31/memorial-healthcare-program-focuses-on-kids-in-crisis/|access-date=2020-12-07|website=WPLG|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=DONATION FROM THE TRIVEDI FAMILY FOUNDATION AND PATNI FAMILY TO ADDRESS PEDIATRIC MENTAL ILLNESS: SF STAT!: South Florida Hospital News|url=https://southfloridahospitalnews.com/page/DONATION_FROM_THE_TRIVEDI_FAMILY_FOUNDATION_AND_PATNI_FAMILY_TO_ADDRESS_PEDIATRIC_MENTAL_ILLNESS/14870/25/?skip=1330|access-date=2020-12-07|website=southfloridahospitalnews.com}}</ref>

Ashok has been a part of the US-India Security Council, USISC, a non-profit organization in the United States that focuses on bolstering security relations between the two countries.

He is associated with the [[Carnegie Endowment for International Peace]], a global network of policy research centers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://carnegieendowment.org/about/development/funders|title=Carnegie Endowment for International Peace|work=Carnegie Endowment for International Peace|access-date=2018-06-19|language=en}}</ref>

Trivedi also promotes cultural inclusivity. He funds Silk Screen, a non-profit media arts organization in Pittsburgh.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.silkscreenfestival.org/2016-sponsors/|title=Our Sponsors|website=Silk Screen Film Festival|language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-19}}</ref> Trivedi also supported the [[American India Foundation]] and [[Pratham]], a non-profit that works towards the provision of quality education for underprivileged children in India.

== Recognition ==
Ashok Trivedi was recognized as the '''EY Entrepreneur of the Year''' by [[Ernst & Young]].{{citation needed|date=June 2018}} He has also received several awards for his entrepreneurial skills and efforts by [[Inc. (magazine)|Inc. Magazine]], the Association of Indians in America, and the American Society of Engineers of Indian Origin.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sportex.asia/?staff=mr-ashok-trivedi|title=Mr. Ashok Trivedi - SportEX Asia|work=SportEX Asia|access-date=2018-05-17|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.aia.ngo/about/trustees/|title=Trustees {{!}} Association of Indians in America|work=Association of Indians in America|access-date=2018-05-17|language=en-US}}</ref> Additionally, in 2017, Ashok Trivedi received the Banyan Tree Award at a ceremony in Peoria, Illinois.{{citation needed|date=June 2018}} In May 2017, he received the '''Lifetime Achievement Award''' along with [[Sunil Wadhwani]] from the Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.innovation.pitt.edu/events-competitions/awards-luncheon/|title=Awards Luncheon - University of Pittsburgh Innovation Institute|work=University of Pittsburgh Innovation Institute|access-date=2018-05-17|language=en-US}}</ref>

He has also been recognized with the Distinguished Alumni Award by his alma mater, Ohio University.{{citation needed|date=June 2018}}

Ashok Trivedi is a notable speaker, and was featured at the [[TiE|TiE Global Summit]] in 2016. He is also a founding/chartered member of TiE Pittsburgh.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hub.tie.org/c/tiepittsburgh/page/members|title=TiE Pittsburgh|last=Hub|first=TiE|website=Explara|language=en|access-date=2018-05-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tieglobalsummit.ocpwebserver.com/2016/ashok-trivedi/|title=Ashok Trivedi - TiE Global Summit|website=tieglobalsummit.ocpwebserver.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-05-29}}</ref> He has been acknowledged as a global thought leader for his entrepreneurial success by the One Globe Forum.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ashok Trivedi, Speaker One Globe Forum, Managing Partner, SWAT Capital 7th annual edition One Globe Forum will focus on Digital India, Smart Cities, Make In India, and Startup India.|url=http://www.oneglobeforum.com/speaker/2018/ashok-trivedi-one-globe-speaker-2018|access-date=2018-05-29|website=www.oneglobeforum.com}}</ref> Trivedi also gave the [[commencement address]] at [[Duquesne University]].{{citation needed|date=June 2018}}

== Investments ==
Ashok Trivedi is a Managing Partner at SWAT Capital. He invests globally in the public and private markets including primary, secondary, direct and co-investment opportunities. He makes his investments through the Trivedi Family Office.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/startups/igate-co-founder-ashok-trivedi-floats-500m-family-office/56195731|title=Igate co-founder Ashok Trivedi floats $500M family office - ETtech|last=www.ETtech.com|website=ETtech.com|language=en|access-date=2018-05-17}}</ref>

Trivedi is also an active [[angel investor]], having invested in 40+ early-stage companies across a diverse range of industries, including [[IT service management|IT services]], [[software]], [[Health care|healthcare]], [[Life Sciences|life sciences]], [[social media]] and [[financial services]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://sarvint.com/leadership/ashok-trivedi/|title=Ashok Trivedi - Sarvint|work=Sarvint|access-date=2018-05-17|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://inc42.com/flash-feed/ashok-trivedi-family-office/|title=Ashok Trivedi Floats $500 Mn Corpus - Establishes Family Office For Investing In Early-Stage Tech Startups - Inc42 Media|date=2016-12-27|work=Inc42 Media|access-date=2018-05-17|language=en-US}}</ref>

He is part of the [[Indian Angel Network|India Angel Network]], one of Asia’s largest network of angel investors.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indianangelnetwork.com/individual-members|title=Individual Members of India Angel Network|website=www.indianangelnetwork.com|access-date=2018-05-17}}</ref>

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