Rahul is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with over 25 years of experience driving impactful ventures at the intersection of business, sustainability, and innovation. His work spans multiple industries, with a focus on solutions that create positive environmental, social, and climate impacts while delivering strong financial returns.

As Managing Partner at Kaplak Ventures, Rahul supports high-impact startups, helping them scale and thrive through strategic investment and advisory. He also serves as Managing Director at Kidbrooke Funds, where he leads purpose-driven investments that tackle climate and environmental challenges by aligning market forces with long-term sustainability. Kidbrooke’s unique approach bridges the gap between profitability and responsibility, ensuring a viable future for both businesses and the planet.

Rahul is also the Founder and CEO of Naesscent, a science-driven company pioneering natural insect control solutions that are as effective as leading chemical alternatives, such as DEET, but without off-target effects. Naesscent reflects his commitment to leveraging nature-based solutions for real-world problems.

In his role as Chief Development Officer at Our Planet, Our Future, Rahul helps accelerate global initiatives focused on sustainability, climate resilience, and environmental impact. Throughout his career, Rahul has assisted and led opportunities that drive meaningful environmental and social change. His background offers a rare combination of startup expertise and Fortune 500-level strategic insight, allowing him to bridge the gap between emerging innovations and large-scale market adoption. His specialties include advisory, strategy development, deal negotiation, market analysis, product launches, investor relations, and greenfield business development.

With an unwavering commitment to climate action, innovation, and responsible investing, Rahul continues to champion solutions that shape a more sustainable and prosperous future.