Cheshta Balwani

Cheshta Balwani is a Climate Tech professional dedicated to driving a sustainable future by leveraging her time, money, and expertise.

With a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering from IIT BHU Varanasi, Cheshta is a Subject Matter Expert in distributed infrastructure and renewable energy.

Passionate about new technologies in critical infrastructure, Cheshta collaborates with new companies through tech scouting initiatives.

Her interests extend to sustainability, green energy solutions, autonomous and sustainable mobility, and angel investments in innovative ventures like cultured meats, circular economy, and flying electric cars.

Having a rich and diverse organizational background, Cheshta has held roles such as Friend & Expert at DART Ventures, Clean Transportation Solutions Architect at Black & Veatch, and Mentor at various institutions including Third Derivative, Techstars, Brinc, gener8tor, and Terra.do.

She also contributed as a Fellow at Climate Vine, Founding Member at ANGELS.vc, and held multiple positions at Black & Veatch, ranging from Engineering Manager to Innovation and Business Development Engineer.

Cheshta's professional journey includes experiences in project management, renewable energy, mobility solutions, and business development with a focus on sustainability and innovation.

Her expertise in climate technology and her active involvement in mentorship programs and angel investments highlight her commitment to fostering a greener and more sustainable world.