Neralakere Somashekhar

Neralakere Somashekhar, referred to as Soma, is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as the Chief Sustainability Officer and Senior Partner at AquaKraft Group Ventures, Soma leads initiatives for the world's first digital water bank, encouraging responsible water use among corporates and governments. In addition, roles as ESG Sustainability Advisor at Garranto Academy and Chief Innovation Officer at Solospace.io underscore expertise in decarbonization, green economies, and metaverse development. Soma has held adjunct faculty positions across multiple prestigious institutions, including SP Jain School of Global Management and INSEAD, focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation. As a former CEO and co-founder of Time2Talk Global Pte Ltd, investment in identity management technologies was driven. Educational credentials include an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and various advanced studies at Harvard and other notable institutions.