Prasoon Kumar

Prasoon Kumar is a multifaceted professional with extensive experience in climate tech and sustainable development. As Co-Founder and CEO of BillionBricks since May 2020, Prasoon is dedicated to creating net-zero homes and innovating solar home solutions. At the World Trade Organization, Prasoon serves as a Business Advisor to the Director General, focusing on global economic development and trade, especially in sustainability and climate change. Additionally, Prasoon co-founded the BillionBricks Foundation, which addresses global housing crises and has supported thousands of individuals across multiple countries. With further involvement as a fellow at Halcyon and the Cordes Foundation, a member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council, and previous teaching roles at Ngee Ann Polytechnic and Singapore University of Technology and Design, Prasoon also boasts a robust academic background that includes a Master's in Urban and Environmental Planning from Arizona State University and a Bachelor's in Architecture from the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi.