Sathyanarayanan Shankaran

CEO

Sathya leads Rainmatter Foundation. Urban technologist, Co-Founder of Urban Morph, Bicycle Mayor of Bengaluru, author of Break the Block, host of the OoruLabs podcast – Sathya has worked at the intersections of technology, public policy and citizen action for nearly three decades. From building data-driven platforms for mobility and urban governance to championing community-led change, his work has consistently focused on translating complex systems into practical action. Having led Rainmatter Foundation’s urban work over the last two years, he now steps into the role with a deep understanding of the ecosystems, partnerships, and long-term transitions required to build climate resilience in India.