Bhawna Patkar

Originally from New Delhi, India, Bhawna Patkar holds a master of science in human development from Pacific Oaks College in San Jose, California. She has established herself as a capable and innovative business leader, founding several Silicon Valley companies over the past decade. Since 2015, Bhawna Patkar has served as chief executive officer of Ziphawk, a reliable and safe rideshare service she founded. Ms. Patkar established Ziphawk as an option for Sunnyvale residents who require transportation to school, work, and other activities. Ziphawk upholds the highest standards of safety, only employing drivers who have passed an in-person driving exam as well as background checks with the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Justice. To further ensure rider safety, all Ziphawk cars carry dash-cams and undergo regular inspections.