Panel Discussion 2:

Co-founder and CEO

CHOMP

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Carla is the Founder of CHOMP, Hong Kong's award-winning food-saving app. Having grown up in a mixed family, between Hong Kong and Switzerland and being surrounded by nature, she’s always had a strong belief in protecting the environment and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come. With a background in F&B, she created CHOMP to make a difference in the world by addressing one of the most critical global issues: food waste. The app reduces food waste by connecting F&B businesses, like restaurants and cafes, with customers who can purchase discounted meal boxes containing unsold items. Since 2021, they’ve saved over 100,000 kg of edible food from going to landfills, partnering with 250+ establishments, including Maxim’s, Shangri-La, The Baker and The Bottleman, and more.

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Carla is also a Forbes 30 Under 30 and Tatler’s Gen T. recipient for her work with CHOMP and continues to spread awareness about the importance of tackling food waste to help our planet.

Head of Global Sales and Client Operations

MioTech

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Coming from a Tech background, Kingsley oversees the implementation of MioTech’s data, software and services to facilitate sustainability transformation for clients from various industries. Prior to joining MioTech, Kingsley held multiple positions at UBS. He holds a Master of Data Science from HKU.

Events Team Officer

NESS

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Pranati is penultimate year BBA Economics and Information Systems student at HKUST, with an interest in impact investing and transition finance she is also pursuing a minor in Sustainability. 

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As an Events Officer at NESS, Pranati has organized and hosted numerous workshops and events aimed at educating and inspiring Hong Kong’s youth about sustainability frameworks and career opportunities. She has also served as a speaker and host at prominent events with LinkedIn, Gammon, and ReThinkHK.

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With hands-on experience in sustainability through policy research, business development, and data analysis, Pranati is currently exploring her path within the Sustainable Finance landscape as she prepares for graduation.

Co-founder

Invisible Company

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Devana co-founded Invisible Company with her husband after witnessing the trash on Hong Kong's trails. They launched Invisible in 2020 to preserve nature's beauty. Their first product, #INVISIBLEBAG, is a dissolvable, compostable, non-toxic alternative packaging solution. Today, they focus on holistic design for impact, providing sustainable packaging and products to inspire action. A strong advocate for education in sustainability, Devana is a TEDx speaker and participates in panel discussions and interviews. She actively creates a community for hike clean-ups and connects with others who share a passion for sustainability and Eco With Attitude.

Business Operations Lead​

AMPD Energy

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Mike is the Business Operations Lead at Ampd Energy, a Battery Energy Storage company dedicated to creating an emission-free future for heavy industries. The company was founded in Hong Kong and has since expanded to other markets in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. With extensive experience in scaling startups across a range of sectors—including SaaS, consumer electronics, and Fintech—Mike brings a wealth of knowledge in driving operational efficiency and strategic growth. Before joining Ampd Energy, Mike held key business operations roles at various high-growth startups. Mike's career began with an internship at an NGO in Amman, Jordan, where he worked on a variety of issues, including youth entrepreneurship as a means to tackle community and sustainability issues.He is an active member of the Dutch Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong in the ESG Committee, where he organises events and contributes to discussions on sustainability and corporate responsibility, highlighting the work of startups and SMEs, in particular. Originally from the Netherlands, Mike has lived in 10 countries across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America. His international upbringing inspired him to pursue a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Bristol, solidifying his passion for international affairs and cross-cultural collaboration.