An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Innovation

Growing up with asthma, improving India’s air quality became a personal mission for Sidhant Pai. He started working in the climate space fairly early, when he was in the 11th standard, with his first internship in Pune. As an intern, he mapped air quality. From there, he embarked on an exciting career in the climate sector, spanning non-profits, for-profits, and academia. 

Currently, as the Co-founder and Chief Science Officer at StepChange, he works to bridge the gap between academia and technology by creating accessible tools for enterprises and individuals to make climate-smart decisions. 

Tune in to learn more about his journey, including how his passion for making a difference led him to found startups at a young age, overcome burnout, and develop his business.

This podcast is a part of Transitions Research's initiative, Monsoon Academy, that aims to build the ground force for climate and sustainability transitions in India.