Tanveer Patel: Serving the Creator by Serving Others

Tanveer Patel
Entrepreneur | Community Advocate | Candidate for Hoover City Council

Tanveer Patel is a proven leader, accomplished entrepreneur, and dedicated community advocate with a vision for a thriving and inclusive Hoover. As the Cofounder and past CEO of ConcertIDC, a Birmingham-based technology company, Patel built a thriving enterprise focused on delivering innovative solutions in healthcare and custom software. Her success earned her national recognition as one of the top 100 influential thinkers by Upstart Journal.

A passionate advocate for community health, Patel cofounded the Red Crescent Clinic of Alabama in Hoover, which provides free healthcare to over 700 uninsured patients annually. Every Sunday, she volunteers at the clinic alongside her husband and two sons, reflecting her deep commitment to family and service.

Patel has championed innovation and economic development throughout Birmingham’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. As President of the Birmingham Venture Club and Past Chairman of TechBirmingham, she worked to attract investment and foster technology-driven growth. She also helped launch the Alabama Angel Network, funding local startups to fuel innovation and create jobs.

Patel’s dedication to Hoover extends beyond business. She serves on the boards of the Society of International Business Fellows, the Birmingham Committee on Foreign Relations, and the FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association, where she promotes civic engagement and community partnerships. As a mentor and judge for Alabama Launchpad, she has guided countless entrepreneurs in building successful businesses.

Her leadership has been recognized with numerous accolades, including being named a “Woman Who Shapes the State” in 2017. A graduate of Leadership Hoover, Leadership Birmingham, Momentum Leadership for Women, and the Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program, Patel embodies servant leadership—empowering others to achieve their fullest potential.

Patel is inspired by her family, including her two IT-professional sons, her physician daughter-in-law, and her beloved grandchildren. She credits her entrepreneurial spirit to her father, who taught her to “sit at the head of the table,” and her success to the steadfast support of her husband, her mentor, and best friend.

As a candidate for Hoover City Council, Patel is focused on ensuring Hoover remains a city where families thrive, businesses grow, and everyone feels welcome. Her purpose is rooted in service: to serve the Creator by serving its creation.