Soumitra Mishra

Soumitra Mishra is a prominent entrepreneur and leader in the renewable energy and agritech sectors, serving as the Co-founder and CEO of Claro Energy Private Limited since January 2011, where innovative solar water pumping systems have significantly impacted the agricultural landscape in India. Additionally, Soumitra founded F&V Agri Technologies Private Limited in June 2018, creating a farm-to-market platform that has rapidly scaled operations and reduced food waste by over 50%. With extensive experience as a venture partner, angel investor, and business advisor in ClimateTech, Soumitra has a strong background in market development and strategy, having led initiatives at SunEdison and Solyndra. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, an MS in Logistics and Supply Chain from MIT, and a 5-Year M Tech in Chemical Engineering from IIT Bombay.