Shara Ticku

Yo, have you heard of Shara Ticku? This girl is the real deal. She’s a total powerhouse who jumped from Wall Street straight into the climate tech world and crushed it.

So, here’s the scoop. She started her career at Goldman Sachs in the securities division, big money, high stakes, the usual Wall Street grind. But she quickly realized she wanted to do more than just make a buck. She’s always been about having an effect. That’s why she moved into global health stuff, working with the Clinton Health Access Initiative. She was out there in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, trying to get better access to sexual health and reproductive care. That’s some serious work, no cap.

Then she took a step further and worked with the UN as a Senior Envoy for Health and Malaria. That’s not small potatoes, she was in the thick of global health policy, pushing for change on a huge scale. All the while, she was also a Director of Product Management at Progyny, helping folks with fertility benefits. Basically, she’s been all over the map in sectors that matter, finance, health, social impact.

But here’s where it gets even more interesting. In 2018, she co-founded C16 Biosciences, and this is where she’s really making waves. She’s the CEO now, leading a climate tech startup that’s all about replacing palm oil and other fats with sustainable, biotech alternatives. Think about it, she’s tackling climate change head-on, but from a totally original angle. It’s like she took all her experience from finance, health, and social work, and channeled it into a mission to save the planet.

And she’s not just some startup founder. She’s got the creds, an MBA from Harvard Business School, where she’s also an Entrepreneur in Residence. She’s been recognized as an Unreasonable Fellow and a UBS Global Visionary. Plus, she’s been featured at big events like the Aspen Ideas Festival. She’s out here connecting the dots between finance, tech, and climate solutions like a boss.

What’s wild is her process shows she’s all about pivoting and doing work that matters. She’s not afraid to switch gears, get her hands dirty, and push for real impact. From Wall Street to global health to climate tech, that’s a story of someone who refuses to settle, always looking for the future trend to change the world.

Bottom line? Shara Ticku is one of those people who’s just getting started. She’s redefining what it means to be a founder, someone who’s driven by purpose, backed by serious skills, and always, always pushing the envelope. No Cap, she’s one to watch.