Neeraj Dasila

Yo, so let me tell you about Neeraj Dasila, this guy’s a total boss in the climate tech and startup scene. He’s the co-founder and CTO of SmartHelio, which is this sick YC-backed company (W22 batch, for those who follow that scene) based out in Lausanne, Switzerland. They do software that basically stops solar plants from crashing, like, preventing downtime so the sun keeps charging batteries and shit. It’s super needed because solar farms are huge, expensive, and nobody wants them going offline when the sun’s shining.

But what’s wild is how he got here. Neeraj’s got a solid background in electrical engineering, a Master’s from IIT Bombay and a bachelor’s from G.B.P.U.A&T in Pantnagar. Dude’s been around the block. He’s worked at TATA Motors as a Senior Product Manager, focusing on connected vehicles and electric mobility, which is basically the future of transport. And here’s the thing, he’s not just about tech; he’s about turning it into something real-world, expandable, and effective.

Before all that, he spent time in the Indian government, at the Ministry of Planning and NITI Aayog. There, he was the Nodal Officer for the Prime Minister’s Review of the Power Sector, and he led the conceptualization of the Outcome Budget. Basically, he was helping shape how India’s huge energy policies work, making sure they actually be productive and are transparent. That’s some high-level problem-solving, right? Shows he’s not scared of big systems and knows how to guide them.

Now, on top of all that, he’s also a director at LEDsafari, which is all about spreading sustainable energy education. The guy’s not just building startups, he cares about real impact, about spreading the knowledge and solutions that can change the game for climate change and energy access. And he’s been investing in his leadership game too, doing courses at Y Combinator and IMD in 2023. The dude’s always leveling up.

What I think is dope about Neeraj is how all these pieces fit into a bigger story: he’s someone who’s been on the ground and in the system, understanding the nitty-gritty of energy and mobility, then jumping into startups to build tech that actually makes a difference. He’s motivated by solving big problems, climate change, energy access, smart tech, not just for the gram but because he genuinely believes in a sustainable future. His process screams that he’s about building stuff that’s expandable, effective, and rooted in real-world needs.

So yeah, Neeraj’s the kind of guy who’s crushed it in government, tech, and startups, and he’s doing it all with a clear mission: to create solutions that help fight climate change and push the energy transition forward. No Cap, this guy’s the real deal.