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Lomesh Shah

Education

Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting

H L College of Commerce

MBA, Marketing

The University of Akron

Master of Science, Information Technology

The University of Akron

Lomesh Shah is an entrepreneur, product leader, and CEO of Tradewing. Over the past 20+ years, he has built and scaled technology companies across SaaS, nonprofit technology, fundraising, community engagement, and digital platforms.

His work is centered on helping trade and professional associations create stronger member experiences through technology, community, and engagement. He is particularly interested in how associations can foster participation, build belonging, and adapt to a future shaped by AI and evolving member expectations.

Areas of Expertise

  • Association & Nonprofit Technology: Modernizing legacy systems into integrated engagement platforms for community, learning, and events.
  • Scaling Technology Platforms: Building SaaS systems through growth stages, including architecture, scalability, and operational maturity.
  • Customer Engagement & Retention: Designing engagement systems that drive adoption, participation, and long- term member value.

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Association leaders collaborating during a strategic planning meeting on member engagement and organizational growth.

Why Associations Need an Engagement Infrastructure

For decades, associations measured success through membership growth, annual conference attendance, and renewals. Those metrics still matter, but they no longer tell the full story. An association can have thousands of paying members while quietly struggling with declining participation, weak community interaction, and rising long-term churn. Today, associations are no longer competing only for membership. […]

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