London Area, United Kingdom
I am an entrepreneur, investor, and mentor committed to harnessing technology and capital to tackle humanity’s most pressing challenges, with a particular focus on the climate crisis. Over the past decade, I have founded and scaled five tech and consulting companies across the UK, India, UAE, Europe, Australia, and the USA, and now dedicate my energy to supporting the next generation of Climate Tech innovators. As an active investor, I back early-stage technology ventures—many women-led—helping founders craft compelling narratives that secure funding and drive impact. I am building a dedicated Climate Tech Fund to support bold, science-backed solutions for a sustainable future. I collaborate with institutions such as the Cambridge Innovation Hub and the UNICEF Innovation Hub, mentor UN Climate Tech organisations, and work alongside visionaries like Nandan Nilekani and Dr. Pramod Varma to advance open innovation models for climate impact. Recognised as an AI thought leader in the UK, I advise global Climate Tech companies on scaling, capital strategy, and innovation. Beyond business, I lead the Indian Tech Society, a global community celebrating Indian technologists and fostering cross-border collaboration. I engage with UK universities including Coventry University and Hult Business School, delivering guest lectures on entrepreneurship and technology. A published writer and sought-after speaker, I am passionate about women in leadership and mentor women entrepreneurs to build ventures that are not only profitable but purposeful. Highlights of my recent work include organizing the India International Climate and Energy Transition Finance Forum at the London Stock Exchange and London Business School, bringing together over 300 investors and industry leaders to shape the climate finance agenda. I also serve as a Non-Executive Director on British tech boards and am an active member of UN Women, guiding organisations to drive innovation through advanced technology solutions. For me, climate innovation is not just an opportunity—it’s a responsibility. By investing wisely, we don’t just build companies; we build hope.
Austral is a London-based firm focused on companies based in what we call Growing Markets {BRICS, Latin America, GCC, SouthEast Asia and Africa} with a proven local thesis and the capacity to scale into globally relevant platforms. Austral Fund is a partnership with Capricornio Capital Ltd.
Supporting the Cambridge Innovation Hub in driving tech innovation and fostering collaboration across the UK ecosystem. The Innovation Hub for Prosperity at Cambridge Judge Business School (https://innovation-prosperity.org/). A knowledge partner of the Indian Tech Society.
The topic: Unlock Your Potential: Mastering Employment Skills for Success in the UK. The audience: Students and professionals.
Invited guest lecturer on capital allocation in climate technologies, covering investment frameworks aligned with the UN SDGs and real-world case studies from early-stage climate ventures.