Komal Ahmad Speaking Fee: $50,000 to $75,000
Travels From:
NYC - New York City
Primary Topic Category:
Philanthropy
Secondary Topic Category:
Business & Entrepreneurship
Komal Ahmad Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Komal Ahmad is the founder and CEO of Copia, a company dedicated to solving hunger and reducing food waste through innovative technology. Under her leadership, Copia has redistributed millions of pounds of excess food to feed those in need, impacting over 6 million people. Recognized for her contributions, Komal has been featured on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list twice and has received numerous awards, including the Nelson Mandela Humanitarian Award. She holds degrees in International Health and Development and Global Poverty and Practice from UC Berkeley.
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