Karan Chopra

Karan Chopra is a prominent entrepreneur and co-founder of earthena ai, a company focused on leveraging artificial intelligence for environmental sustainability. He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and has a diverse background in social entrepreneurship and technology.

Professional Background

• Co-Founder at earthena ai: Karan is currently involved in developing AI solutions aimed at addressing environmental challenges.
• Opportunity@Work: He co-founded this social venture dedicated to improving the U.S. labor market, particularly for individuals who have not completed four-year college degrees but possess skills acquired through alternative routes.
• Cervest: Karan served as the Chief Operating Officer from July 2021 to June 2023, where he contributed to climate intelligence solutions.
• WAVE (West Africa Vocational Education): He is also a co-founder and board member, focusing on empowering youth in West Africa with relevant skills for employment.

Education and Honors

Karan graduated from Harvard Business School, where he was recognized as a George F. Baker Scholar (High Distinction). He has received several accolades, including being named one of Forbes' 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneurs in 2014, and he is an Aspen New Voices Fellow.

Additional Roles

Karan has held advisory positions at various organizations, including:

• X, the moonshot factory
• SkillUp Coalition

His work reflects a strong commitment to social impact and innovation in both local and global contexts.