Vijay Karia

Vijay Karia

Vijay Karia is the Co-founder & CEO of OptiCloud, an AI-driven cloud optimization platform that reduces digital waste, lowers energy consumption, and advances global sustainability efforts. With a mission to cut cloud related carbon emissions by over 1% worldwide, OptiCloud empowers organizations to better manage cloud infrastructure while achieving up to 60% cost savings.

Born to a father who was a refugee from Uganda and a mother from Ecuador, Karia’s global perspective has shaped his approach to technology for good. He is a passionate advocate for protecting indigenous communities and preserving critical ecosystems like the Amazon rainforest, ensuring that sustainability efforts also promote equity and cultural heritage. His work has been recognized with the COP29 AI for Climate Action Award, and he is a frequent speaker on AI sustainability, cloud efficiency, and digital recycling.

In addition to his leadership at OptiCloud, he serves on the board of the Metropolitan Opera in New York, reflecting his passion for the intersection of technology, sustainability, and the arts.

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