Dinesh C
Co-Founder & CEO, ADAPT
Dinesh C is a globally recognized thought leader and innovator throughout the Mobility industry, known for rethinking the fundamentals of how companies deliver their products. His work has garnered recognition from prestigious outlets including Wired and Forbes. As the Co-founder and CEO of ADAPT, a venture dedicated to empowering organizations with transportation-centered sustainability goals, Dinesh leverages his expertise to drive impactful change. ADAPT is proud to be an alumni of the Harvard Climate Entrepreneur’s Circle. Dinesh earned his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Business Economics at Brown University, followed by a Master in Sustainability at Harvard. Embracing a unique detour in his tech career, Dinesh completed a Master’s in Coffee at the Università del Caffè in Trieste, Italy, enriching his breadth of knowledge and interests. In collaboration with UC Berkeley, Dinesh co-founded Climate Masterminds to spotlight sustainability leaders and foster an environment conducive to sharing insights on climate action. This initiative aims to network with passionate climate activists and enhance individual capacities to effect positive change. His commitment to sustainability and community service extends to his role as a Board Member of JCYC in San Francisco, a non-profit organization that serves 7,000 children and youth annually from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds. Obsessed with using technology to improve lives globally, Dinesh has been teaching at UC Berkeley Extension since 2015 and is slated to begin teaching at Harvard Extension School this year. His teaching endeavors reflect his dedication to sharing knowledge and inspiring the next generation of leaders in sustainability and technology. Away from his professional pursuits, Dinesh practices Kendo in San Francisco, a Japanese martial art that emphasizes discipline, focus, and resilience. He also continues his quest to find the perfect macchiato, a testament to his love for coffee nurtured during his studies in Italy.
The Salata Institute
The Salata Institute supports interdisciplinary research that leads to real-world action, including high-risk/high-reward projects by researchers already working in the climate area and new endeavors that make it easier for Harvard scholars, who have not worked on climate problems, to do so. Faculty interested in the Climate Research Clusters program should note an upcoming deadline for concepts on April 1, 2024.