Koundinya Lanka
Engineering Leader · Strategy Executive
Engineering leader and strategy executive building at the intersection of AI, sustainability, and enterprise software. With deep expertise in scaling engineering organizations and a passion for climate technology, Koundinya founded EmitIQ to help companies turn carbon data into actionable intelligence.
Expertise
Where engineering meets strategy
A unique blend of deep technical expertise and strategic business thinking, honed through years of building and leading at the cutting edge.
Engineering Leadership
Led and scaled engineering teams building enterprise-grade platforms. Deep experience in distributed systems, AI/ML infrastructure, and developer productivity.
Berkeley Haas Executive MBA
Strategic thinking forged at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business. Combining rigorous business frameworks with technical depth to build companies that scale.
Strategy & Operations
Experience driving product strategy, go-to-market execution, and operational excellence across high-growth technology companies.
Climate & Sustainability
Passionate about using technology to address the climate crisis. Deep understanding of GHG Protocol, carbon accounting, and regulatory compliance landscape.
AI & Machine Learning
Building intelligent systems that automate complex workflows. Applying AI to document extraction, emissions calculation, and predictive analytics.
Enterprise SaaS
Track record of building B2B platforms that serve demanding enterprise customers. Deep understanding of security, compliance, and scalability requirements.
The Vision
Why EmitIQ exists
Climate regulations like California's SB 253 are transforming how companies must account for their carbon emissions. Yet most mid-market manufacturers still rely on spreadsheets, manual data collection, and fragmented tools.
EmitIQ was born from the conviction that carbon management should be as sophisticated as financial management. By combining AI-powered data extraction with enterprise-grade analytics, we give sustainability teams the tools to move from reactive compliance to proactive carbon strategy.
Our mission is to make carbon intelligence accessible to every company — not just those with dedicated sustainability departments and seven-figure budgets.
Accuracy first
Every emissions calculation is traceable, auditable, and built on verified methodology. No black boxes.
Built for teams
From sustainability managers to CFOs to auditors — EmitIQ is designed for every stakeholder in the carbon value chain.
Enterprise ready
Security, compliance, and scalability aren't afterthoughts. They're foundational to everything we build.
Transparency always
Open methodologies, clear data lineage, and honest communication. The climate crisis demands nothing less.
Let's build a sustainable future
Whether you're exploring carbon management or ready to transform your emissions strategy — I'd love to hear from you.