Rana Hajirasouli, the founder of The Surpluss, is a climate tech innovator on a mission to redefine sustainability.
Rana Hajirasouli
CEO of The Surpluss
Rana Hajirasouli, founder of The Surpluss, is a trailblazer in the climate tech space. With a background in international law and managerial experience in the petrochemical industry, she has pioneered a platform that aligns sustainability with profitability. The Surpluss enables businesses to share resources more efficiently, reducing waste and environmental impact.
A lifelong advocate for nature, Rana launched the UAE’s first beach cleanup at just six years old. She is certified by GRI and is currently pursuing studies at Cambridge University’s Institute for Sustainability Leadership, specializing in biomimicry and waste-to-value systems.
About this Episode
In this inspiring episode, host Hilmarie Hutchison explores Rana’s path from a curious child passionate about animals to a climate tech innovator transforming sustainability practices for SMEs. She shares:
- How The Surpluss uses AI and data to optimize sustainability
- Insights on biomimicry and systems thinking
- How she helped feed 24,000 blue-collar workers using surplus resources
- Her journey navigating leadership as a woman in tech
- Why sustainability isn’t one-size-fits-all—and why that matters
“I always loved animals very much, so I think it was something that was always in me to understand how I could better serve my community.”
Rana Hajirasouli
“‘Sustainability’ means different things to different people”
Rana Hajirasouli
Show highlights
“What we’re looking at is essentially tackling the root of the problem, which is actually organizational psychology.”
Rana Hajirasouli
“It’s important to understand the problem thoroughly.”
Rana Hajirasouli
Useful Links
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rana-hajirasouli-392123b1
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