#463: Saurabh Shrivastava on driving decarbonization and digitalization in the energy sector

“Anything that can be automated should be, allowing human minds to focus on creativity and adding value rather than repetitive tasks. Our goal is to digitise and optimise the energy sector, making it more efficient, effective, and greener.”

Today’s episode The Shape of Work podcast, meet Saurabh Shrivastava, Assistant VP at Climate Connect Digital. His journey is a testament to the power of passion, and the courage to break free from the norm, even during a recession. He started his career at Tata Consultancy Services and later went on to work for various companies including INPAC Projects International, ACB India Limited, etc. He has an overall experience of fourteen years. He did his B.E from Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya and his MBA from UPES.

In this episode, Saurabh passionately advocates for the critical role of decarbonization, digitalization, and AI in the future of the energy sector. As we explore AI's benefits, both tangible and intangible, Saurabh elucidates how it optimises electricity demand forecasts, making power distribution companies more financially efficient.

Episode Highlights

• The future of the energy industry
• How is AI impacting the industry?
• Key factors to lead effectively in the energy sector
• Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

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Produced by: Priya Bhatt
Podcast Host: Riddhi Agarwal

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