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Meena Sankaran
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OccupationCEO of KETOS Inc
Known forFounder of KETOS Inc

Meena Sankaran is an American entrepreneur and CEO of KETOS Inc., a technology company that focuses on water intelligence and management advancements.[1][2]

Sankaran has been recognized by Forbes as one of eight Awe-Inspiring Women Founders.[3]

Early Life and Education[edit]

Meena Sankaran was born and raised in Mumbai, India.[3] She received a BE in Electronics Engineering in India at the University of Mumbai, and, in 2002, came to the United States to pursue an MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington.[2][4][5][1]

Career[edit]

After completing her education, Meena Sankaran began her career in engineering and business roles at companies including Cumulus Networks, Big Switch Networks, Cisco, and Countrywide Financial (now Bank of America).

In 2015, Sankaran co-founded KETOS Inc. to improve water management through advanced data analytics and sensor technologies. Under her leadership, Ketos won several awards for its innovation including the Water Data Prize (2021), Tracxn Top Smart Cities Startups (2020, 2021, 2023), Global Water Awards’ Breakthrough Technology of the Year (2020), and AgTech Breakthrough Awards’ Water Innovation of the Year (2023).[6][7][8][9]

Sankaran is also a founder of KloudXP, a company that provides consulting and engineering services, W.IN.S (Women INner Strength), a women's empowerment group.[10][11] And PRERNA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting refugees in achieving self-sufficiency and stability in California, New York, Ohio, and Arizona.[3]

Achievements and Recognition[edit]

  • The Builders & Innovators award by Goldman Sachs as one of the 100 most inspiring Entrepreneurs, 2019.[4]
  • one of eight Awe-Inspiring Women Founders, Forbes[3][4]
  • Recognized by the World Trade Center in India for innovative contributions in the field of clean technology.[11]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Tech Startup KETOS Targets Water Safety And Scarcity". forbes.com. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Ketos raises $18 million to monitor drinking water quality with A". venturebeat. 26 October 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d "8 Awe-Inspiring Women Founders To Applaud On World Refugee Day". forbes.com. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "Environmental Engineer and Entrepreneur". seejane. 5 August 2019. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  5. ^ "Meena Sankaran". GWI Networks. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  6. ^ "Tracxn Recognizes KETOS as Emerging Startups 2023: Top Smart Cities Startups | KETOS". ketos.co. 2023-08-30. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  7. ^ "2020". Global Water Awards. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  8. ^ "KETOS Wins AgTech Breakthrough Award for Water Innovation of the Year 2023 | KETOS". ketos.co. 2023-08-30. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  9. ^ "Meena Sankaran". Water Technology. 2021-07-22. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
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  12. ^ Center, the (2017-03-22). "Meet a Milestone Maker featuring Meena Sankaran". the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center. Retrieved 2024-03-15.


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