Kruti Ladani
About Kruti Ladani
Kruti Ladani is a Senior Data and Program Manager at Elemental Excelerator, where she manages data and programs to support climate tech solutions. She has extensive experience in environmental engineering and project management, having worked in various roles across organizations focused on sustainability.
Current Role at Elemental Excelerator
Kruti Ladani serves as the Senior Data and Program Manager at Elemental Excelerator since 2022. In this role, she manages data and programs that support the deployment of climate tech solutions. Her work focuses on breaking down barriers to innovation by collaborating closely with entrepreneurs. She is part of a team that has invested in over 150 growth-stage companies and has engaged in projects that have led to more than 25 successful exits for these companies.
Previous Experience at ALTRANS TMA, Inc.
Kruti Ladani worked at ALTRANS TMA, Inc. in various capacities from 2019 to 2022. Initially, she served as a Project Manager (TDM) for two years, followed by a role as Program Manager and Interim Executive Director for 11 months. During her tenure, she contributed to project management and program development in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Professional Background in Environmental Engineering
Kruti Ladani has a background in environmental engineering, having worked as an Assistant Environmental Engineer at the Gujarat Pollution Control Board in 2013. She also held the position of Sustainability Coordinator at the City of Gresham from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she interned as a Sustainability Program Intern at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in 2019.
Educational Qualifications
Kruti Ladani earned a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Environmental Engineering from Carleton University, studying from 2014 to 2016. She also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Environmental Engineering from Gujarat Technological University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013.
Contributions to Climate Tech Initiatives
At Elemental Excelerator, Kruti Ladani has played a significant role in funding over 119 technology projects aimed at addressing climate change. Her contributions have been pivotal in managing programs that support innovative solutions in the climate tech sector, aligning with the organization's mission.