What if wealth was measured by the damage you don't do? | Sandeep Ahuja | TEDxAtlanta
What if your bank account wasn’t the ultimate measure of success, but your impact on the planet was?In this provocative talk, Sandeep Ahuja shares the family moment that collided with the global climate crisis, and sparked a radical idea: Carbon Wealth. A radical reimagining of a world where every choice we make, what you eat, how you build, what you buy, is a transaction measured in carbon. In this world, survival is the ultimate currency, and wealth is earned by preserving the planet.From climate-smart buildings like the Kendeda Building to "low-carbon" carrots, Sandeep argues that this reimagining may be closer than we think. Sandeep Ahuja is passionate about transforming the
architecture, engineering, and construction industry—
and to save the planet.She is the co-founder and CEO of cove.tool, an AI-driven platform, that integrates energy analysis into the building design and construction process, accelerating decarbonization and reducing costs. By automating up to 50% of sustainability tasks, her
work makes high-performance buildings more accessible and scalable.Recognized as an Inc. Top 100 Women CEO, a
Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and an Atlanta Power 30 Under 30 leader, Sandeep has spoken at the UN Environment Assembly and SXSW.She is co-author of “Build Like It’s the End of the World: A Practical Guide to Decarbonize Architecture, Engineering, and Construction.” This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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