Maun Patel was born in Ahmedabad, India β a city known for its vibrant culture and entrepreneurial spirit. From his earliest days, Maun carried a deep curiosity for technology and business, always exploring how things worked and dreaming big.
He received his early education from The H.B. Kapadia New High School, a prestigious institution known for nurturing excellence. He later earned his graduate degree from Gujarat University, where he laid the academic foundation for his future ventures.
His passion for learning took him to the United States, where he completed an MBA, gaining global insights into business leadership and management.
Maun began his professional journey humbly, taking up sales roles at various logistics, POS (Point of Sale), and credit card payment companies. Through grit, learning, and relentless effort, he climbed the corporate ladder β mastering everything from frontline selling to leadership strategy.
But Maun had bigger plans. Along with his life partner, he launched his first company from a small room β fueled by vision and determination.
Today, Maun owns three thriving companies in the U.S., specializing in:
His innovations include a patented credit card reader system, a powerful POS machine, and modern web and mobile inventory solutions. His companies serve hundreds of tobacco retailers and convenience businesses across the USA
Recognizing the challenges in retail operations, he co-founded Alberta Technologies to build smarter retail infrastructure.
He is a retail industry executive with over 20 years of experience delivering top-tier payment and technology solutions for SMB merchants. He has successfully owned, managed, and scaled retail businesses across Petro, Liquor, Convenience Stores (C-Store), and Quick Service Restaurants (QSR).
Maun isnβt just a business leader β heβs a mentor and visionary. He believes in giving back to his roots and regularly offers career opportunities to youth from India. His companies actively hire talented professionals across all technologies, nurturing both freshers and experienced minds
Heβs known for engaging directly with his teams, holding open conversations, and providing mentorship. Though sometimes strict when projects demand excellence, his employees respect him for his honesty, clarity, and commitment to growth.
Maun lives by the motto: "Love what you do, never work for money."
He champions innovation, empathy, and integrity β values that shine through in his leadership style. He believes in building future-ready teams through inspiration, not instruction.
He emphasizes innovation, empathy, and leading by example to cultivate high-performing cultures and future-ready teams.
Outside work, Maun enjoys planning vacations, organizing dinner parties, and spending quality time with his wife & his employees. Together, they explore nature and new cultures β balancing ambition with mindfulness. He also emphasizes respecting elders and contributing to social causes, setting an example for all.
Email: maun@albertapayments.com
Phone: +1 XXX XXX XXXX
LinkedIn: @maunpatel