Bridging Economies and Innovation: A Conversation with Tarun Khanna

This episode of ‘Brewed for Change' features a discussion between the host Sandiip Bhammer, Founder and Managing partner of Green Frontier Capital, and Tarun Khanna Jorge Paulo Lemann Professor at Harvard Business School. They explore the impact of socioeconomic factors on India's approach to climate change, the role of local innovation, and the need for public-private partnerships. Professor Khanna emphasises the importance of entrepreneurship in driving technological transitions and the potential for India to lead the global South through example. The conversation also touches on the role of academia in preparing future leaders for the green economy and the importance of cross-border collaboration, particularly between the US and India, in advancing climate tech. Key challenges and future opportunities for India and the United States in the climate change sector are also discussed.