Punit Shah is a visionary entrepreneur, technologist and business leader who has made significant contributions to both software development and the SMS marketing industry. Despite being hemi-paretic with limited use of his left hand, Shah began his career at UC Irvine as a software development lead, where he contributed to pioneering advancements in stroke rehabilitation technology. His work led to a co-authored U.S. patent for UC Irvine titled “Method and Apparatus for Automating Arm and Grasping Movement Training for Rehabilitation of Patients with Motor Impairment.”

In 2006, Shah co-founded CallFire Inc. (now EZ Texting), currently the #1 SMS marketing platform for businesses, serving over 230,000 customers and setting the industry standard for business texting. Over nearly two decades, he played a key role in shaping EZ Texting’s success, leading the development of massively scalable systems handling billions of text messages and phone calls annually.

Beyond engineering, Shah wore multiple leadership hats, including Chief Data Scientist, Chief Product Officer, and Chief Marketing Officer. He spearheaded the creation of EZ Texting’s first real-time data warehouse, built the company’s first self-service funnel that outpaced competitors, and designed a go-to-market strategy that continues to drive growth. His leadership was instrumental in raising over $50 million from investors. Today, he serves on EZ Texting’s Board of Directors, continuing to guide the company’s future.