Komal Ahmad is a globally recognized award-winning changemaker, humanitarian, and entrepreneur known for her innovative work in addressing food waste and hunger through her company, Copia. She founded Copia, a Y-Combinator-backed for-profit food redistribution and waste reduction technology company that has diverted over 5 million pounds of food from landfills and fed over 6 million people in need. Komal's leadership has positioned Copia as one of the top startups run by women in the U.S. and one of the top startups graduating from Y Combinator. She has received numerous accolades, including being listed on Forbes 30 Under 30 twice, named one of the Most Powerful Women in the World by Entrepreneur Magazine, and honoured with the Nelson Mandela Humanitarian Award. Komal's inspiring story revolves around leveraging mobile technology, data analytics, and a sophisticated algorithm to combat food waste and hunger, showcasing the potential of technology to drive positive change in society
Komal Ahmad, Founder and CEO of Copia, uses mobile technology, data and analytics, and a sophisticated algorithm to dramatically reduce food waste and help combat hunger. Listening to her story and her motivation to create the company, audiences are sure to walk away inspired and enlightened about the potential of technology.
Join Komal Ahmad, the visionary behind Copia, as she shares her journey from founding a leading food redistribution tech company to combating hunger and reducing food waste globally. Discover how Copia's innovative approach has fed millions and the pivotal role of technology in driving societal change.
