Sagar Dhole Patil is a philanthropist and educationist based in Pune, India. Rising from humble beginnings of working for his family Dairy, he also grew the family business of hospitality and in 2006, forayed into education. Starting with an MBA course, his vision of DPES or Dhole Patil Education Society, now has multiple educational institutions. The DPES family offers Engineering, Physiotherapy and Junior Colleges besides Pre-school to 12th Standard CBSE education.

Sagar believes that no student be turned away if they are suitable, not necessarily financially able or from an upmarket background. He has supported myriad students with scholarships and even free education.