About

Mahadev Chikkanna is a visionary entrepreneur and founder of eha, a company dedicated to developing sustainable materials and circular processes for industry. With over 18 years of relevant experience, he is a thought leader in the field of biomaterials, circular economy, and climate action. Mahadev is deeply concerned about the impact of climate change and environmental degradation on our planet. He believes that urgent action is needed to combat these issues before they become the new normal. His mission is to enable a carbon-neutral lifestyle for every individual through products made for our homes, our lives, and our planet. Mahadev's approach is based on the principles of the circular economy, which emphasizes reusing, replenishing, and renewing resources. He believes that we can learn from nature and collaborate with it to build a more sustainable future. His company, eha, is focused on researching and developing processes and materials that replace the unsustainable and damaging status quo. Mahadev's expertise in sustainable materials and circular processes has been honed through his previous roles as founder and CEO of Spectalite, where he drove innovation and commercialization of sustainable materials, and as director of Spectrus Informatics, where he used advanced technologies such as blockchain, mobility, and cloud to provide traceability, trust, stewardship of resources, and accountability of stakeholders across the product lifecycle. Mahadev holds a BE in Electronics & Communication from the University of Mysore, an MBA for Professionals from Karnataka State Open University, Mysore, and an SSLC from BEML High School. He is also skilled in blockchain technology. Mahadev is passionate about turning the threats of climate change and environmental degradation into opportunities. He believes that we can reinvent our way of life and move towards a socially inclusive, gentle, and constant improvement in the quality of life promised by the circular economy. He invites others to join him in this journey to create a safer and healthier world.