The Brand Called You Vijay Karia, Co-Founder & CEO of OptiCloud: Harnessing AI for Sustainable Digital Transformation
In this inspiring episode of TBCY, host Stephen Ibaraki sits down with Vijay Karia, co-founder and CEO of OptiCloud, award-winning AI and climate tech entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for Indigenous rights. Vijay shares his remarkable life story—from his multicultural upbringing and early exposure to global inequities, to his professional tennis career, and his pioneering journey in technology, private equity, and cloud sustainability.
Learn how Vijay’s unique background shaped his mission to combat digital waste and drive sustainable transformation through AI. Discover how OptiCloud is revolutionizing cloud management by eliminating invisible digital waste, slashing energy consumption, and reinvesting in vulnerable communities and rainforests. Vijay also shares actionable advice for businesses to optimize their cloud usage for both profit and planet, insights from working with tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, and an exclusive look at upcoming international climate events.