Shubhankar Mihir Seth, a gold-medallist mechanical engineering graduate from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, is currently at Stanford University for his MS E-IPER (Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment and Resources) and MBA. He leads Climitra, a biofuels start-up backed by leading VCs like InfoEdge and Theia to decarbonize India’s steel sector. Before moving to the US, he worked for McKinsey & Company, where he drove sustainability for the world’s largest emitters, helping global materials and energy players decarbonize. A passionate entrepreneur, he co-founded S6 LLP to enhance learning outcomes for first generation students and set-up Krishimitra to operationalize his field research and address farmers’ water and energy challenges. Post his Master’s, Shubhankar aims to continue fighting climate change, with a long-term vision of ensuring the voices of vulnerable stakeholders are heard in decision-making processes. A fitness and endurance enthusiast, Shubhankar is known for his balanced approach and deep interdisciplinary understanding of his projects, and is committed to building a more resilient planet.