Starlene Sharma

Starlene Sharma is a distinguished professional in the climate and sustainability sectors, currently serving as a Founding Partner at Green Artha, where efforts focus on investing in transformative climate innovations. As Co-Founder of Social Change at ACT Grants and Founder of CleanTech-WIN, Sharma emphasizes the importance of collaboration among women in the climate space in India. Sharma held various leadership roles, including Consulting Editor for Climate at Business India Group, CEO of Incubation, Acceleration, and Ecosystem at Sangam Ventures, and Partner for Growth and Strategy at Spatial Ideas, demonstrating a robust track record in incubating cleantech startups and enhancing government program delivery. Previous experience includes strategic roles at Varyant Operations & Technology Co Pvt Ltd, Better Future International, and Landmark Advisors LLC, along with research contributions in CSR and socially responsible investing at NYU Stern School of Business. Sharma's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts from The Evergreen State College, an MBA-E from Esade, and an MPA from New York University.