The Sustainability Mafia

✨ Reliving the Magic of SusCrunch 2024! ✨ Just a month ago, we brought together the Indian climate entrepreneurship ecosystem under one roof for our inaugural SusCrunch summit. With over 300 passionate attendees, 16 groundbreaking startup pitches, and an atmosphere charged with innovation and collaboration, we are still riding the wave of nostalgia from this unforgettable event. We are beyond grateful for the overwhelming support and contributions from everyone present, truly embodying our shared philosophy of "give more than you get." This event showcased the power of unity and collaboration in accelerating the climate entrepreneurship movement in India, and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. Congratulations to team BioCompute (building DNA based data storage and computation architecture) for winning the Big Pi Grant at the event! Special thanks to our incredible sponsors:  GigaTon Sponsor: Theia Ventures and Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani MegaTon Sponsor: GPS Renewables KiloTon Sponsor: Dexler Energy Pvt Ltd and Lucro Plastecycle Private Limited 🎤 Honouring our esteemed climate veteran speakers for sharing their insights: - Kuldeep Jain from CleanMax - Mainak Chakraborty from GPS Renewables - Ezhil Subbian from String Bio Private Limited - Saurabh Kumar from The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) Celebrating our 16 innovative startups that pitched: - SuperHumanRace - PadCare - Medius Earth - Planet Electric, Inc - Arthro Biotech - FluxGen - BacAlt - Terra Bioware - PhyFarm - Wankel Energy Systems - Gati Drives - BioCompute Inc - Positive Zero - AgriVolt - Jouleless - SwiLato Technologies ✨Heartfelt appreciation to our gifting partners : - Uravu Labs - PadCare - Cosmix - Gud Gum | Plastic-free chewing gum - Cupable - BONOMI To everyone who attended, shared their insights, and contributed to making SusCrunch a resounding success—thank you. A special shoutout to our Mafiosos (climate entrepreneurs): "for the strength of the Mafiosos is the Mafia and the strength of the Mafia is the Mafiosos". Lastly special shout out to key people who worked behind the scenes to make it happen: Saksham B., Aneesa Patel, Chandrashekar Bhat M, Ahan Pujari, Himanshu Sharma, Bhavya Shah, Gokul and Surya. If you are a climate-entrepreneur and want to be part of The Sustainability Mafia : Apply here https://lnkd.in/g9FHtCdt or write to us at [email protected] 🎥 Watch the aftermovie and relive the magic of susmafia #SusCrunch2024 #ClimateEntrepreneurship #Sustainability #Innovation #ClimateAction #SusMafia #ClimateSummit #Climate #Entrepreneurship #bangalore #India

Our very own Mafioso, Manas Rath, founder of LEAP Cities, recently organized The Sustainability Entrepreneurship Roundtable 2024 in collaboration with SP Jain Institute of Management! The event was a powerhouse of innovation, bringing together 40 high network entrepreneurs and investors with deep domain expertise across five critical sectors: Solid Waste Management (Plastic), Solid Waste Management (Others) & Circular Economy, Water/Wastewater, Green Buildings, AgTech. Amongst others, we were thrilled to hear from our Mafioso thought leaders Rahool Gadkari from Neufin, Rahul Nainani from ReCircle, and Pratibha Dewett from Lucro Plastecycle Private Limited. Their invaluable insights fueled intense roundtable discussions, driving brainstorming sessions focused on paving a faster, more effective, and impactful path forward in their respective fields. Additionally, we had the privilege of hearing from Varun Nagaraj (Dean, SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research) and Manoj Mohan (Executive Director, WISE Tech) about the exciting launch of the EarthLAB Sustainability Incubator. This initiative, along with other programs being designed, aims to support and nurture entrepreneurs across various cities. Kudos to everyone involved in making this event a resounding success! Together, we are driving the future of sustainable innovation. #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ThoughtLeaders #ClimateTalks #ClimateEducation #LocalAction

Meet our Directors in Action with our advisor Dhanpal Jhaveri, CEO of Eversource Capital. 💡Mr. Jhaveri is deeply committed to mentoring emerging business leaders and entrepreneurs by being a part of the Entrepreneurs' Organisation (EO) and TiE, Mumbai. 🔐As a member of ClI's Renewable Energy Council and the managing committee of the Indian Merchant's Chamber of Commerce and Industry, he actively contributes to discussions on private equity, venture capital, and renewable energy policies. 🙌 His advocacy for women's empowerment in clean energy and innovative financial sectors is reflected in his involvement with the UN Women's Business Sector Advisory Council and serving as a board member of the Avasara Leadership Institute. We are humbled & deeply grateful to have him as our evangelist! Anirudh Gupta Arjun P Gupta Ganesh Shankar Priya Shah Aneesa Patel Anish Madeti Saksham B. Chandrashekar Bhat M #sustainabilitymafia #climateaction #susmafia #climatechange #india

Our first climate entrepreneurship meet up in Mumbai! We recently hosted an incredible in-person meetup in Mumbai, bringing together over 20 enthusiastic individuals deeply invested in the climate sector. It was a melting pot of ideas, innovation, and inspiration, with investors, aspiring entrepreneurs, and seasoned entrepreneurs all under one roof. A big thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of this event. Your passion and commitment to a sustainable future are truly inspiring! Stay tuned for more updates and upcoming events by following us here. Here's to Making Sustainability a Default Choice For All! 🌏 Anirudh Gupta | Arjun P Gupta | Ganesh Shankar | Priya Shah | Chandrashekar Bhat M | Saksham B. | Anish Madeti | Aneesa Patel #SustainabilityMafia #ClimateAction #SustainableFuture #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Networking #ClimateTech #Sustainability

Listen to Anirudh Gupta, Director of SusMafia and Cofounder of Climes as he shares the guiding principles that have enabled us to build a deeply activated community of Mafiosos since inception. All of SusMafia’s programs are intended to ‘make sustainability the default choice’ by creating leverage for our community through: 👉 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁: Cultivating skilled and passionate individuals to drive sustainable initiatives via 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗷𝗮 👉 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹: Providing funding and resources to support eco-friendly projects via 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗱𝗼 & 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 👉 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Partnering with enterprises to integrate sustainable solutions into their operations via 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗼 👉 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 & 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: Using powerful narratives to inspire and educate the public about sustainability via 𝗧𝗲𝗱𝗫 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗠𝗮𝗳𝗶𝗮 As we double down on each of our programs going forward, we are thrilled to have you as a part of our journey. Let us usher this new era of sustainability, together! Arjun P Gupta Ganesh Shankar Priya Shah Aneesa Patel Anish Madeti Ahan Pujari Anushka Srivastava Prisha Kakade Saksham B. Chandrashekar Bhat M #sustainabilitymafia #susmafia #climate #entrepreneurship #mafioso #climateninja #susventures #corporado #investado

🎉 We are thrilled to share that #SusCrunch 2024 was a resounding success, thanks to the support and enthusiasm of our amazing community. It's been a little while since our last update, and we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible event we hosted last month. From inspiring talks to engaging startup pitches, the event was filled with memorable moments and valuable insights. The josh is still high! 🎉 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠ℎ𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 🔰 300 attendees across the climate entrepreneurship ecosystem, including 100 startups, 50 investors, 20 corporates, 30 ecosystem partners and a bunch of aspiring founders made it to the inaugural edition of SusCrunch 2024! 🔰 BioCompute Inc (Building bio-based DNA storage to reduce the energy cost of Data Centres) by Anagha Rajesh and Shreyas Keskar won the SusVentures x BITS Big Pi Grant of 31.4 lakhs. 🔰 Mr. Chandrasekaran Jayaraman from Watsan Envirotech, Arjun P Gupta from Smart Joules, Aditya bhat from SusVentures and PIEDS : Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society, BITS Pilani offered additional funding to SusVentures finalists for their moonshot startups! 🔰 Planet Electric, Inc led by Gagan Agrawal did a soft launch of their 70% lightweight 4W last-mile EV vehicle slated for launch on 28th June, in Delhi during the event 🔰 All startups that pitched got invaluable introductions on the spot to key places for business, pilots, and labs to further accelerate their mission. The Sustainability Mafia ethos of '𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐞𝐭' came to life! We'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences from the event! Share your highlights and feedback in the comments below. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting announcements coming soon!

🌟 Today is the Day! 🌟 A new era in climate entrepreneurship begins today! For the first time in India, 250 climate innovators are uniting at SusCrunch 2024! 🌍 Witness 15 cutting-edge startups compete for the largest climate grant in India—₹31.4 lakhs! This isn't just a competition; it's the start of groundbreaking innovations that will reshape our sustainable future. Join us and be part of this historic event that’s set to revolutionise India’s climate entrepreneurship landscape! Anirudh Gupta | Arjun P Gupta | Ganesh Shankar | Priya Shah Aditya bhat | Ahan Pujari | Aneesa Patel | Chandrashekar Bhat M | Saksham B. Sachin Arya | Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani | Theia Ventures | Himanshu Sharma | PIEDS : Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society, BITS Pilani #TheSustainabilityMafia #climatetech #startups #entrepreneurship #investments #suscrunch

One day to go 🚀 We're just one day away from SusCrunch 2024 India's biggest climate entrepreneurship summit- an exclusive, invite-only event bringing 150 high-impact climate decision-makers under one roof! This is your chance to be at the forefront of India's climate innovation. India urgently needs to scale early-stage climate innovation, and SusCrunch is where it all happens. Tomorrow, you'll witness the most promising startups from the SusVentures x BITS cohort vying for the largest climate grant in India – a whopping Big Pie of ₹31.4 lakhs! Plus, 10 top-notch Seed and Series-A sustainability startups will pitch for investment and support, many of whom are SusMafia entrepreneurs. But that's not all! SusCrunch will also host leading thought leaders – investors, corporates, and our very own Mafiosos community – sharing their insights on accelerating India's climate ecosystem. If you're committed to shifting India's climate innovation trajectory, joining us at SusCrunch is non-negotiable. Don't miss out on this electrifying opportunity to be a part of India's sustainable future. See you there! Register and be part of SusCrunch: https://lnkd.in/gUCw94kM Anirudh Gupta | Arjun P Gupta | Ganesh Shankar | Priya Shah Aditya bhat | Ahan Pujari | Aneesa Patel | Chandrashekar Bhat M | Saksham B. Sachin Arya | Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani | Theia Ventures | Himanshu Sharma | PIEDS : Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society, BITS Pilani #TheSustainabilityMafia #climatetech #startups #entrepreneurship #SusCrunch #investments 🚀 Learn more about SusCrunch here: https://bit.ly/suscrunch

One Day To Go  🚀 We are thrilled to announce the startup finalists of SusCrunch 2024 competing for the grand prize of ₹31.4 lakhs! Among these innovative companies is AgriVolt, a platform that enables a dual source of income for farmers by connecting them with factories that require low-cost electricity. AgriVolt is on a mission to unlock the potential of India's agricultural landscape for renewable energy production while enhancing land productivity and resilience. AgriVolt, founded by Aditya Suresh, Vaibhav Gupta, Aditya Srivastava, Vinay Chandra Kotagiri integrates sustainable solar energy solutions with traditional agriculture to create agrivoltaic systems. By partnering with farmers to install solar panels on their land, AgriVolt generates renewable energy used by factories, tackling the dual problem of land scarcity for renewable energy projects and the need for sustainable agricultural practices. Supported by SusVentures, AgriVolt has transformed their entrepreneurial ideas into a viable startup and has secured contracts with farmers and factories, along with Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Join us on June 15th as 150 influential climate decision-makers gather to witness groundbreaking pitches that aim to reshape our sustainable future. Don't miss this electrifying event! 👉 Register for an exclusive invite: https://bit.ly/3yLwx78 Learn more about SusCrunch here: https://bit.ly/suscrunch Anirudh Gupta | Arjun P Gupta | Ganesh Shankar | Priya Shah Aditya bhat | Ahan Pujari | Aneesa Patel | Chandrashekar Bhat M | Saksham B. Sachin Arya | Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani | Theia Ventures | Himanshu Sharma | PIEDS : Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society, BITS Pilani #TheSustainabilityMafia #climatetech #startups #entrepreneurship #investments 🚀

One Day To Go  🚀 We are thrilled to announce the startup finalists of SusCrunch 2024 competing for the grand prize of 💸 INR 31.4 lakhs! Among these innovative companies is SwiLato Technologies, a safe driving platform dedicated to reducing automobile emissions and revolutionising fleet management. By offering accessible vehicle data and personalised, cost-effective insurance options based on driving behaviour, Swilato aims to make roads safer and fleets more efficient. Swilato, founded by Raghunendra Singh, Divyansh Saxena, and Nidhish Nagar, was inspired by a personal tragedy involving a close friend's father. This motivated them to tackle the issue of rash driving and enhance road safety in India. Supported by SusVentures, Swilato has transformed their entrepreneurial ideas into a viable startup and has already secured INR 5 Lakhs in grant funding. Join us on June 15th as 150 influential climate decision-makers gather to witness groundbreaking pitches that aim to reshape our sustainable future. Don't miss this electrifying event! 👉 Register for an exclusive invite: https://bit.ly/3yLwx78 Anirudh Gupta | Arjun P Gupta | Ganesh Shankar | Priya Shah Aditya bhat | Ahan Pujari | Aneesa Patel | Chandrashekar Bhat M | Saksham B. Sachin Arya | Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani | Theia Ventures | Himanshu Sharma | PIEDS : Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society, BITS Pilani #TheSustainabilityMafia #climatetech #startups #entrepreneurship #SusCrunch #investments 🚀 Learn more about SusCrunch here: https://bit.ly/suscrunch