Kalpana Beesabathuni

Kalpana advances game-changing business solutions, products, and technologies in low-income contexts across several countries in Africa and Asia. Working with farmers and entrepreneurs from grassroots to large enterprises, she ensures affordable nutrition solutions reach the most vulnerable. She is responsible for the design, test, and scale-up of the first-ever, self-sustaining farmer-focused business model in eggs in Africa, the Egg Hub. Kalpana has worked in many multi-cultural and science-driven contexts to aid innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture, food, nutrition, global health, water, and renewable energy sectors. She is passionate about women’s empowerment and mentoring local teams.