International Matchmaking
Ideal Jodi
An international matchmaking platform for Indian and South Asian communities, built on verified profiles, personal support, and thoughtful technology.
Learn moreNew Jersey — New York City
Mohit PatelEntrepreneur, Founder & Business Builder
I build companies at the intersection of jewelry, technology, matchmaking, and community — a small portfolio of businesses shaped by long relationships, careful craft, and a bias toward doing the work in person.
A short introduction
Building quietly, across industries and continents.
I spend my weeks between New Jersey and Manhattan's Diamond District, working with jewelers, engineers, families, and teams. My work sits at a rare intersection — the tradition of the jewelry trade, the intimacy of matchmaking, and the leverage of modern software — and I try to bring the same care to each of them.
Selected ventures
A small, considered portfolio.
Diamonds and marriages run on the same craft: matching and grading. Both involve families, and both are decisions people make once, with incomplete information, and live with for a very long time.
Diamonds & Jewelry Trade
Star Designs Inc.
A New York jewelry and diamond business serving the trade with natural and lab-grown diamonds, custom design, and full production services.
Learn moreConsumer Jewelry
Kea Jewelry
A consumer-facing jewelry brand focused on accessible fine pieces and a refined online buying experience.
Learn moreSouth Asian Dating
In developmentDilora
A dating app for South Asian singles, built around shared values, cultural background, and the intention to meet the right person.
Learn morePrinciples I work by
The rules that shape every decision.
Trust before transactions
Long relationships are built on being straightforward, patient, and reliable — long before a deal is on the table.
Technology that simplifies
The best products remove friction from real human problems and leave people feeling cared for, not processed.
Consistency over hype
Quiet, steady work compounds. Reputation is earned across years, not launches.
Let's talk
Partnerships, jewelry, matchmaking, or a thoughtful introduction.
I'm always open to conversations with founders, operators, and community leaders — especially where jewelry, technology, and long-term relationships intersect.