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Avishkar Sabharwal
Founder / CEO
Avishkar Sabharwal is the Founder and CEO of Satya Carbon, a specialized carbon platform focused on bringing greater transparency, discipline, and trust to the carbon market. As a physician, he brings an evidence-based mindset to carbon finance—applying clinical-style rigor, structured analysis, and risk assessment to a market often challenged by fragmentation, opacity, and inconsistent quality. At Satya Carbon, he leads the firm’s strategy to connect high-integrity project developers with institutional buyers through rigorous diligence, portfolio aggregation, and risk-managed transaction structures. His background in medicine, capital raising, and real estate investment gives him a unique ability to evaluate complex opportunities through both scientific and financial lenses. Recognizing the need for more credible, bankable carbon credit transactions, he founded Satya Carbon to help transform environmental assets into institutionally viable opportunities and to support the flow of capital to impactful climate projects.
Rajat Anand
CTO
Rajat Anand is a seasoned technology and business leader with 20+ years of experience partnering with Fortune 50 organizations to deliver complex, enterprise-scale solutions. He has led cross-functional teams across geographies, bridging strategy and execution to drive measurable business outcomes. As CTO, Rajat oversees Satya Carbon’s technology vision and platform execution—translating business objectives into scalable architecture, reliable engineering delivery, and secure, well-governed systems. He brings hands-on technical depth across the full solution lifecycle, from systems design and development oversight to stakeholder alignment and global program coordination. A technologist at heart, he combines analytical rigor with practical business acumen, continuously exploring emerging platforms to build and optimize future-ready products.
Alonzo Guzman
Head of Sales
Alonzo Guzman is a seasoned medical-industry sales executive with 30+ years of progressive leadership across sales management, operations, and marketing. As Head of Sales, he provides strategic direction for national and international sales initiatives—building high-performing teams, strengthening sales infrastructure, and driving sustainable revenue growth through long-term customer partnerships and value-based solutions. His experience spans multi-state account management, disciplined execution, and close collaboration with healthcare professionals to deliver tailored outcomes. Recognized for performance with consecutive TSP honors and top sales representative awards, Alonzo is bilingual in English and Spanish and brings a results-driven, relationship-first approach to every engagement.
Daniel Astle
CFO
Daniel Astle, EA, is the CFO of Satya Carbon and a finance leader with 25+ years of experience across accounting, financial planning, and business management. He spent a decade as a Senior Financial Analyst at Avitus Group, building budgets and decision-ready financial reporting across multiple standalone business lines and helping support the company’s growth into one of the largest PEOs in the U.S. An operator as well as an analyst, Dan also owned and ran a printing and marketing company for more than 10 years and has served as a fractional CFO for operating businesses, bringing practical cash-flow discipline, forecasting, and KPI-driven execution as Satya Carbon scales.
Fernando Mascarenhas
COO
Fernando Mascarenhas is an Operations & Turnaround Specialist and Fractional COO with 20+ years of experience leading operational and financial overhauls across sectors, including real estate, renewable energy, e-commerce, technology, and family offices. He has served as project leader or co-advisor on initiatives with nearly US$300MM in combined CAPEX, including the operational and financial implementation of a 108-MW wind farm, large-scale PPP-related infrastructure work, cross-border market entry for an e-commerce company, and enterprise-wide ops/finance transformations for technology businesses. Prior to his advisory work, Fernando held senior roles in structured finance and project finance, leading teams on PPPs, valuations, financial modeling, and debt/equity solutions. At Satya Carbon, he brings this blend of execution rigor and finance discipline to strengthen the operating model, improve KPI-driven performance, and support scalable growth.
Carbon Panel
Stefan Mikael Motelica-Heino, PhD.
Dr. Motelica- Heino is a Professor of Environmental Geochemistry at the University of Orléans and a researcher at ISTO, CNRS–University of Orléans–BRGM. A PhD-trained environmental scientist and former Lancaster University research associate and BRGM scientist, he focuses on environmental biogeochemistry, trace-element mineralogy, anthropogenic ecosystems, and ecological restoration. He has authored 140+ peer-reviewed publications and mentored numerous doctoral, postdoctoral, and master’s researchers. He has over 20 years of experience in soil and water contamination, trace element dynamics, and environmental risk assessment.
Rishu Agarwal, PhD.
Dr. Agarwal is an Environmental Scientist with an extensive background in atmospheric science and practical experience in carbon markets. She is passionate about using science to improve the quality and credibility of carbon markets. Her work includes validating and verifying Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and industrial carbon projects in the United States. She conducts technical reviews, field assessments, project documentation analysis, greenhouse gas accounting, and regulatory compliance assessments. She evaluates projects using a strict, evidence-based approach that promotes transparency and informed decision-making.
Majid Hussain, PhD.
Dr. Hussain is an Assistant Professor at the University of Haripur (Pakistan) with 15 years of extensive experience conducting LCA-based sustainability evaluations across multiple industries—including textiles, rubber recycling, aviation, power generation, desalination plants, construction, and consumer electronics.
Marine Iriart
Marine Iriart is an Engineer (M.Sc.) with 13+ years of experience in the energy industry and environmental consulting. She is currently leading the first province-wide GHG inventory and decarbonization roadmap for Córdoba, Argentina. She is also a contributor to the GHG Protocol Scope 2 Technical Working Group, providing global guidance on market-based accounting approaches.
Swathi Gudivada
Swathi Gudivada holds an MSc in Environmental Science, focused on biomaterials and bioenergy, from Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, and a BEng in Biotechnology from PES Institute of Technology. She is a sustainability consultant and carbon strategist with 6+ years of experience supporting climate strategy, carbon accounting, and life cycle-based decision-making. Her work spans Scope 1–3 GHG inventories, product carbon footprints, LCAs, MRV and carbon-credit frameworks, CBAM emissions analysis, and audit-ready sustainability reporting. She has worked with VITO, Fraunhofer ISE, DLR, and Freiburg University, bringing rigorous, standards-aligned analysis to climate-focused projects, including Power-to-X, sustainable fuels, biochar removals, and industrial systems.
Wika G Wulandari
Wika G. Wulandari is a University of Auckland–trained environmental scientist (MS) and forestry and blue-carbon consultant specializing in MRV, carbon stock assessment, methodology support, and project planning and registration. With experience across Verra, Gold Standard, SRN, Social Carbon, and UNFCCC, she supports high-integrity climate finance and restoration initiatives, connecting technical carbon accounting with practical nature-based solutions for emissions mitigation, ecological restoration, sustainable livelihoods, and international stakeholder engagement.
Niavo Landihajaina Ratsimbazafy
Niavo Landihajaina Ratsimbazafy is an Environmental and Agricultural Engineer whose technical education underpins 8+ years of experience in sustainability certification, food safety standards, quality assurance, carbon footprinting, and carbon credit project development. She has worked with ECOCERT and SOCIALCARBON Foundation and currently serves as a senior sustainability consultant for DT Master Carbon France, VERACITY, ECO-SOLUTISE Ltd, FG Capital Advisors, and Pash Global. Her expertise spans ISO 14064 validation and verification, GRI, ISO 9001, GlobalG.A.P., organic certification, HACCP, Verra, Gold Standard, Fair for Life, Rainforest Alliance, UEBT, and audit-ready sustainability, food safety, and carbon compliance.
Jordan Flagel
Jordan Flagel is an Environmental Policy Specialist with more than 10 years of experience working for NGOs and non-profits in sustainable development and conservation. He holds a BA in Environmental Geography, Msc. in Sustainable Environmental Resources Management, and MSc. in Integrated Science and Technology. He is currently working on a PhD in Environmental Policy and Ecology. He is a former Fellow with the Energy Futures Lab and founded Treebridge Conservation. He has worked extensively in the field, including with the Iwokama Center for Conservation in Guyana, Ecology Project International in Belize, and BlueMX in Mexico.
Akhilesh Vijay, PhD.
Dr. Vijay is an Environmental Scientist at the National Center for Coastal Research (India) focused on the biogeochemistry of coastal and agricultural ecosystems. With expertise spanning field studies, environmental monitoring, and sustainable ocean development, he contributes to science-based understanding of climate-relevant ecosystem processes across research, policy, and coastal management efforts.
Quantitative Analytics Expert
Samuel Alarcón
Samuel Alarcón is an econometrics and data science specialist with 7+ years of experience in predictive analytics, machine learning, and quantitative modeling. He holds master's degrees in Economics from ILADES–Georgetown University and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, combining a strong academic foundation with practical industry experience. After beginning his career as a researcher and university professor, he transitioned into data science, helping enterprises and startups transform complex statistical models into actionable business insights. Samuel currently serves as Lead Data Scientist at IMPAQTR and has completed more than 100 consulting engagements in econometrics, AI, and quantitative analytics for organizations including InnoSight Financial, Æthux, Placeholder LLC, and clients worldwide.
Gary Sumihiro
Senior advisor
Gary Sumihiro is the CEO of Sumihiro Investment and a global strategic advisor with over 25 years of international experience across 30 countries. He has held senior roles as attorney, General Counsel, COO, President, and board member of major corporations, guiding startups, restructurings, cross-border transactions, and government relations. Gary has led projects ranging from IPOs, acquisitions, and joint ventures to clean technology, real estate, and foreign investment in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, telecom, and energy. A frequent speaker on international business, he has advised JETRO, served as a SelectUSA judge, and was appointed to advise the Secretary of Commerce on the U.S. Investment Advisory Council.
Jasjit Singh
GLOBAL advisor
Jasjit Singh is a leader in global investment strategy, with over 20 years of experience advancing economic development, international business, and government engagement. As the former Executive Director of SelectUSA, he led the U.S. government’s flagship investment promotion agency through its most successful period, securing $145 billion in investments and driving job creation in critical industries. Jasjit has worked across sectors—as a consultant, non-profit executive, and senior government official—building high-performing teams and shaping investment policy at the highest levels. A trusted advisor to global executives and policymakers alike, he brings deep expertise in U.S. market entry, public-private partnerships, and cross-border collaboration.
Chithrai Mani
Global Advisor
Chithrai Mani is a visionary technology leader and the Co-Founder & CEO of Digit7, recognized for driving digital transformation and AI-led innovation across multiple industries. Formerly Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at InfoVision, he has led high-impact initiatives for Fortune 500 organizations including 7-Eleven, Verizon, and Halliburton—translating emerging technologies such as AI/ML, computer vision, edge IoT, drones, blockchain, AR/VR, and cloud-native platforms into measurable business outcomes. A respected DFW technology influencer, he is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and CompTIA’s Artificial Intelligence Board, serves as a board advisor to the Dallas Regional Chamber, holds multiple patents, and was named “Transformation Leader of the Year” at the 2024 TITAN Business Awards.
Advisors
Elizabeth Small
Senior advisor
Elizabeth Small is a transformational C-suite legal and ESG leader with 20 years of experience building and leading high-impact organizations across six continents. As Chief Legal Officer & Head of ESG at the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), she helps shape multi-billion-dollar climate investments, forges partnerships across governments, philanthropies, and the private sector, and serves as a trusted spokesperson at global forums. Previously, as General Counsel and Head of Policy at CDP, she advised boards and executives at the intersection of climate data, disclosure, and policy—overseeing major investor and supply chain programs, public-sector initiatives, and key partnerships, including the Science Based Targets initiative. Earlier in her career, she was a global litigator focused on complex commercial, antitrust, and intellectual property matters.
Jeffrey Barton
General And Securities counsel
Jeffrey Barton is a senior legal and compliance executive and strategic advisor with 15+ years of experience across venture capital, broker-dealers, RIAs, and alternative investment platforms. He has helped investment sponsors structure and launch complex private investment products, including a $1.35B growth-stage venture capital fund and a $500M non-traded REIT. He has led the formation and registration of broker-dealers, RIAs, and Alternative Trading Systems (ATS). Previously, he served as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer for a multi-country VC firm/RIA, led compliance for a global self-clearing broker-dealer and RIA supporting a 5,000+ advisor sales force, and held senior AML/compliance leadership roles across real estate investment, insurance-affiliated broker-dealer, and trust/retirement platforms. He holds multiple FINRA licenses, including Series 7, 24, 26, 51, 63, 66, 79, and 99.
Legal Counsel
Craig Mueller
IP Counsel
Craig Mueller is an experienced intellectual property attorney and Chair of his firm’s Mechanical Patent Practice Group. His practice focuses on patent prosecution across mechanical, aerospace, electro-mechanical, civil, software, and design technologies, along with trademarks and copyrights. He advises clients on IP protection strategy and foreign filings, drafts patentability and freedom-to-operate opinions, analyzes domestic and international patent landscapes, oversees patent searches, and negotiates technology-related agreements. Before law, Craig was a senior engineer at Lockheed Martin Space Systems working on the Atlas V launch vehicle propulsion feed systems, and a research assistant at Georgia Tech’s Aerospace Systems Design Lab leading a NASA-sponsored next-generation aircraft design team. He is a frequent speaker and published author on patent and design patent topics, and has been recognized by Super Lawyers (Colorado) and The Best Lawyers in America®.
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