Himanshu Gupta

About Himanshu Gupta

Himanshu Gupta is a climate‑tech entrepreneur and AI leader dedicated to building a fair and resilient world. After co‑founding ClimateAi in 2018, while completing his MBA at Stanford University, he has grown the company into the world’s first climate resilience platform, recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the best inventions for 2022, along with OpenAI. As CEO, he leads a team of scientists and engineers who apply machine-learning models to help accelerate solutions to climate adaptation. These models have created a positive ROI for many Fortune 500 businesses and over 10 million farmers. He received the highest civilian honor for his home state in India by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the Vice President of India. Before ClimateAi, Himanshu worked with Vice‑President Al Gore and economist Lord Nicholas Stern on global climate initiatives. He served as India’s lead emissions modeller, contributing to the Paris climate discussions. This blend of policy and technical expertise drives his mission to make climate resilience a reality for agriculture, finance, and vulnerable communities. Himanshu’s thought leadership on AI and climate adaptation has been featured in the Financial Times, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, the BBC, and Reuters. He was named one of Tech Insider’s Top 100 People in AI in 2023.. A frequent keynote speaker and World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, he advocates for using artificial intelligence to create equitable, climate‑resilient futures.

Mission & Focus Areas

Explore my key areas of focus and expertise.

AI that moves the needle on climate

AI that moves the needle on climate

"Applying AI to de-risk supply chains, speed clean transitions, and turn forecasts into decisions."

Adaptation that protects lives and livelihoods

Adaptation that protects lives and livelihoods

"Tools and partnerships that help farms, cities, and businesses adapt early—not after the shock."

Creating a fair world for the youth

"Platforms and mentorship that open doors for young people to learn, lead, and launch."