Abhilasha Purwar

Abhilasha Purwar is the Founder and CEO of Blue Sky Analytics, a company focused on transforming satellite data into actionable climate intelligence. She has a strong academic background, being an alumna of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Banaras Hindu University, where she completed her Integrated Master of Technology from 2007 to 2012, and the Yale School of the Environment, where she earned her Master of Environmental Management from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she was awarded the Fulbright Nehru Masters Fellowship during her studies at Yale.1

Under her leadership, Blue Sky Analytics aims to create what she describes as a "Digital Twin of the Planet," which is sometimes referred to as "Bloomberg for Environmental Data." This initiative is designed to facilitate climate-focused decision-making for businesses and governments.1 In addition to her role at Blue Sky Analytics, Purwar is also a member of the management team at Climate TRACE, an organization dedicated to tracking greenhouse gas emissions globally.1

Purwar is actively involved in advisory roles and angel investments in climate-tech and female-led startups, showcasing her commitment to promoting sustainability and innovation in environmental sectors. She is also an author, focusing on writing narratives that emphasize climate action and technology.1