Executive Officer, Director at Terviva

Where does Naveen Sikka work?

Naveen Sikka is Founder of Terviva.

Where did Naveen Sikka go to school?

Naveen Sikka studied at University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (MBA, Energy and Resources); Columbia University (BA, Political Science, French); Sciences Po (Semester abroad - International Students Division, Political Science and Government).

Naveen Sikka

Founder

Founder at Terviva

San Francisco, California, United States

FoundedTerviva

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Terviva's investors · 8

Astera Institutesince 2021 AstiaSilicon Valley Clean Energy VentureBoston · since 2015 Cultivation CapitalSt. Louis · $100K – $3.5M checks Farvatn VentureBergen National Science FoundationAlexandria · since 2011 The Yield Lab Asia PacificSingapore Trustbridge PartnersShanghai · since 2021

Experience

Forest Trends AssociationBoard Membercurrent2026 — presentNorth America
Elemental ImpactMember Board Of Directorscurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
UnreasonableUnreasonable Impact Americas 2020 Fellowcurrent2020 — present
TerVivaCEOcurrent2009 — present
Cleantech for ObamaExecutive Steering Committee2008
TPI Inc. (formerly a part of Monitor Group)Strategy Consultant2004 — 2007
Gemini Consulting / Ernst & YoungStrategy Consultant2000 — 2004

Frequently asked questions

Who is Naveen Sikka?: Executive Officer, Director at Terviva
Where does Naveen Sikka work?: Naveen Sikka is Founder of Terviva.
What companies did Naveen Sikka found?: Naveen Sikka founded Terviva.
Where did Naveen Sikka go to school?: Naveen Sikka studied at University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (MBA, Energy and Resources); Columbia University (BA, Political Science, French); Sciences Po (Semester abroad - International Students Division, Political Science and Government).

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Mira InbarPartner at ArcTern Ventures Frank HicksImpact Committee at EcoEnterprises Fund

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Dr. Cheryl MartinVenture Partner at Colle Capital Partners Andrew BeebeManaging Director at Obvious Ventures Amanda DenneyMarketing Director at Obvious Ventures Natalie VolpeDirector, Investments at Wollemi Capital Dawn LippertGeneral Partner at Earthshot Ventures Michael JacksonGeneral Partner at Earthshot Ventures

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