She is known for building ventures in climate innovation, science, and global policy. With a background that spans law, public policy, and deep technology, her work centres on translating scientific research into scalable businesses that address environmental challenges.

A Commonwealth Scholar, Ambika completed her MPhil in Public Policy at the University of Cambridge between 2021 and 2023, where she was introduced to the world of deep-tech innovation. She is currently a fellow at the Cambridge Judge Business School, working within the university's entrepreneurial ecosystem to help bridge the gap between research and market deployment.

Before moving into climate-tech entrepreneurship, she was widely recognised for her work in animal rights advocacy and policy reform in India.

Excerpts from an interview
'Impact - that's what matters most to me. Success, in its truest sense, is about whether we are making the world a kinder, more sustainable place. It is not measured by titles or recognition. It is measured by whether the work we do meaningfully improves the world and whether the solutions we build endure.

'I think it's just about showing up every day no matter what and doing all you can with one's eyes on the goal... to make the journey as wonderful as possible for the team. The result can only be wonderful when the journey is filled with that same sense of joy and wonder.

'The first of my mentors is Professor Jaideep Prabhu from the University of Cambridge.He taught me that you don't need vast resources to do meaningful work - you need creativity and the courage to think differently. The second is Lord Sonny Leong, whom I met as a Commonwealth Scholar. His journey taught me the quiet but powerful discipline of showing up every single day with grit and determination.

'One of the most surprising strengths I developed was self reliance, especially after my divorce in 2017. That period forced me to recognise how important it was to stand firmly on my own, emotionally, practically, and professionally.

'Today, while I remain deeply committed to creating impact and building a kinder world,I am equally committed to ensuring that I am well and I encourage other women, especially founders and changemakers, to do the same. Selflessness is powerful, but resilience and self care make that selflessness sustainable.

'One practice that is non-negotiable for me is reading 10 pages of a book every single day. My mother instilled this habit in me when I was 10 years old, and it has stayed with me ever since.

'I would tell my younger self, 'Don't waste a minute, every second of this life is precious'... Be curious. Go to the talk on a topic you know nothing about. Say 'yes' more often than you say 'no'. Live fully, even when it feels unfamiliar or uncertain. Learn, grow, and challenge yourself to be better every single day. You are only in competition with yourself.

'My definition of success has shifted from achievement to discovery.Today, I'm continually amazed by how dynamic and full of possibility the world is, especially through the power of innovation. Working in a deeply-technical start-up and using my skills to help build community within this evolving technological landscape has been both challenging and deeply rewarding.'