We believe transformation requires:
The exploration and communication of multiple viable options
Successful decarbonization requires every industry to take coordinated action, which is only possible if diverse stakeholders work together to find tangible solutions for complicated problems. That’s why our platform enables strategic decision-making about the future, rather than simply providing a record of what’s been done in the past.
A fiscally-responsible, scientifically-valid approach
With more than $275 trillion of investment needed for our world to fully decarbonize, transparent and fiscally-responsible plans that every stakeholder can understand are paramount. Our platform allows experts to build real science-based models to ensure that the financial and performance projections match reality.
Bridging the Sustainability Execution Gap
Our platform enables organizations to successfully take action on their sustainability commitments. Designed by a team of experts in supply chain efficiency, manufacturing, infrastructure, sustainability and systems design, ACTUAL empowers decision-makers to build capital plans with confidence.
A world-class team of experts
Our interdisciplinary team hails from widely varied backgrounds, unified by a shared commitment to creativity, quantitative rigor, and building an optimistic future.
Founding team
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Rajesh Chandran
CEO and Co-Founder
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Dr. Karthik Balakrishnan
President and Co-Founder
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Dr. Derek Lyons
CTO and Co-Founder
Our amazing team
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Allison Hamburger
Platform Engineer
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Anna Ritoch
Business Development Associate
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Annie Kopp
Business and Operations Analyst
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Christina Lee
Research and Policy Associate
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Christina Long
Platform Engineer
Ela Jetter
Industry & Ecosystem Initiatives Lead
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Justin Ferrell
Head of Customer Experience
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Mackenzie Heinze
Operations Associate
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Max Egorov Nova
Modeling Engineer
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Rachael Ludwick
Platform Engineer
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Advisors
Our advisory board includes dedicated global leaders and influencers across industries
Tom Patterson
VP, Corporate Development & Strategy, BetterUp
James Chiswell
Managing Director, Actagon Ltd. and Former Director of Special Forces, British Army
Evan Goldberg
Founder and EVP, Oracle NetSuite
Sarah Cone
Founder and Managing Partner, Social Impact Capital
Josh Buckley
Founder, Buckley Ventures. Co-Founder, Mino.
Travis Mason
Chief Policy & Regulatory Officer, Merlin Labs
Dena Bravata M.D., M.S.
Co-Founder, Lyra Health
Tarey Gettys
Founder and General Partner, Tareyton Ventures
Tom Patterson
VP, Corporate Development & Strategy, BetterUp
James Chiswell
Managing Director, Actagon Ltd. and Former Director of Special Forces, British Army
Evan Goldberg
Founder and EVP, Oracle NetSuite
Sarah Cone
Founder and Managing Partner, Social Impact Capital
Josh Buckley
Founder, Buckley Ventures. Co-Founder, Mino.
Travis Mason
Chief Policy & Regulatory Officer, Merlin Labs
Dena Bravata M.D., M.S.
Co-Founder, Lyra Health
Tarey Gettys
Founder and General Partner, Tareyton Ventures
Investors
Backed by leading venture firms
