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Harsh Jain

Sharpshooter · DISC type DC
Co-Founder at CarbonStrong
📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Harsh is the co-founder of CarbonStrong, a startup focused on decarbonizing the construction industry with innovative cement alternatives. His expertise, honed at IIM Ahmedabad and IIT Roorkee, spans over seven years in strategy, finance, and business development within climate-tech, including significant roles in renewable energy and electric mobility.

Beyond his professional focus on sustainability, Harsh shows a keen interest in self-improvement and philosophical introspection. He shares insights on habit-building, the importance of measurement for progress, and reflects on the broader impacts of technology on society, indicating a thoughtful and disciplined approach to personal growth.

Harsh played a key role in raising over $20 million in equity and securing significant venture debt facilities in his previous role as Head of Finance & Strategy.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Personality Overview

How Harsh shows up

ROI Driven
Thorough Evaluator
Fast But Analytical

They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships. They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact. They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms.

Priorities

Topics Harsh cares about

Decarbonizing Construction
As co-founder of CarbonStrong, his primary mission is to decarbonize the construction and building materials industry at a massive scale.
Climate-Tech Finance
He has extensive experience raising capital for climate-tech ventures, including a $250M+ PE deal and a $20M Series B round.
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Career

Work history

11-2022
Co-Founder
CarbonStrong
11-2021 - 10-2022
Head of Strategy & Finance
Log9 Materials
9-2020 - 10-2021
Senior Manager (CEO's Office)
SUN Mobility
3-2018 - 9-2020
Senior Consultant
EY
6-2016 - 2-2018
Manager Corporate Finance
Mytrah Energy
In the press

Media appearances

CarbonStrong Harsh Jain Construction/Carbon Removal. Featured in Sus Mafia
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Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Bachelor’s Degree
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

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