Jinal Surti

Jinal Surti is a visionary entrepreneur in the climate tech space, co-founding Epoch to address critical environmental challenges in agriculture and forestry supply chains. His company leverages earth observation, web3 technology, and global payment networks to drive decarbonization, providing a platform for environmental monitoring, reporting, and insetting. He advocates for open data and transparent methodologies to empower smallholder farmers and ensure regulatory compliance. ce-em+3

With a strong background in FinTech and blockchain, Jinal played a pivotal role in enabling global payments in emerging markets. As an early employee and the first product marketing hire at Ripple, he spearheaded the go-to-market strategy for their commercial blockchain solution, expanding its client base significantly. He further deepened his expertise as a founding executive and Head of Asset Management at Menai Financial Group, a digital asset market-making platform. ce-em+1

Jinal possesses a unique blend of engineering acumen and business strategy, having earned a Bachelor of Applied Science and Engineering in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Waterloo and an MBA from Harvard Business School. This combination has equipped him with the technical understanding to develop innovative solutions and the business insight to scale ventures and drive market adoption. ce-em+2

His early career as a management consultant at Booz & Company provided him with foundational experience in growth strategy and international project management, working across diverse markets including the U.S., China, Germany, and Mexico. This early exposure to complex business challenges prepared him for leadership roles in dynamic, high-growth sectors. ce-em+2