About the founders
Apoorv Garg
Apoorv's climate tech journey began at UC Berkeley, fuelling his passion for disruptive innovations. Following from his beginnings at Suzuki, he pivoted to join the EV revolution at Tesla, spearheading multiple factory and supply chain launches. Seeking the next frontier, he switched to alternate materials at Prometheus Fuels, solidifying his commitment to sustainable solutions. This diverse experience inspired Apoorv to start altM with the mission to revolutionize industries with scalable and high-performance sustainable materials.
Yugal Raj Jain
A seasoned engineer with academic training at MIT and NSIT, Yugal spent five years at Tesla program managing various production and engineering launches. This equipped him with invaluable on-the-ground experience with scale-up of large-scale manufacturing systems. At altM, he's transforming agricultural residue into sustainable, high-performance materials.
Dr. Harshad Velankar
Harshad is a renowned expert in bioprocess research with a two-decade track record of transforming biomass into high-value products. His academic journey, spanning Pune and Mumbai, with post-doctoral stints in the US and South Africa, has equipped him with a deep understanding of microbial and catalytic processes. Prior to joining altM, he led bioprocess research at HPCL and held key positions at Praj Industries and Reliance Life Sciences.