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Tarun Jami

Tarun Jami

Founder & CEO
Bengaluru

Summary

As the visionary founder and CEO of GreenJams, I pioneered the development and commercialization of Agrocrete®, a carbon-negative bio-concrete that has revolutionized the construction industry. My expertise lies in advanced alkali activation chemistry, green building solutions, and scaling sustainable products globally. A scientific authority on bio-concretes, I have led GreenJams to achieve multiple patents, significant market traction, and partnerships with industry giants.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Founder & CEO

GreenJams
Visakhapatnam
10.2019 - Current
  • Directed overall strategy, product development, and market expansion of GreenJams.
  • Led product development, manufacturing, and marketing, scaling the company to an industry leader in carbon-negative materials.
  • Established strategic partnerships and managed high-value client relationships, securing substantial orders, and long-term contracts.
  • Managed R&D initiatives leading to groundbreaking products like Agrocrete®, recognized for its sustainability and cost-effectiveness in the construction industry.

Research & Development:

  • Conducted extensive research in sustainable materials, contributing to the body of knowledge in green chemistry and bio-concretes.
  • Published peer-reviewed journal articles and secured patents for innovative construction materials.

Leadership & Advocacy:

  • Advocate for sustainable construction, regularly speaking at industry events, and participating in global discussions on green building solutions.

Education

Ph.D. - Civil Engineering

CSIR-Central Building Research Institute
Roorkee
08.2017 - 12.2024

Master of Science - Environmental Science & Forensic Science

National Forensic Sciences University
Gandhinagar
07.2014 - 06.2016

B.E. - Civil Engineering

Jain University
Bangalore
04.2001 -

Skills

Sustainable Material Innovation

Strategic Planning

Team Leadership

Business Development

Intellectual Property Management

Product Development

Project Management

Technical Sales

Client Engagement

Start-Up Operations

Revenue development

Effective Communication

Accomplishments

    Founder & CEO, GreenJams:

  • Spearheaded the development of Agrocrete®, achieving 150,000 blocks sold and completion of 14 projects.
  • Secured patents for Agrocrete® in the EU and filed in 7 other international jurisdictions.
  • Grew manufacturing capacity to 2,000 blocks per day across two facilities.
  • Closed Rs. 12 crores worth of immediate orders with an additional Rs. 130 crores in the pipeline.
  • Achieved 50% reduction in cement and sand usage and a 50-60% reduction in electricity bills in completed projects.

  • Sustainable Construction Leadership:

  • Presented at international forums including the World Economic Forum, CREDAI, and Forbes Under 30 Summit.
  • Engaged with global leaders such as NEOM, L&T, Infosys and ITC, driving discussions on sustainable construction materials.

  • Innovation & Research:

  • Led R&D in advanced alkali activation chemistry, resulting in Agrocrete® being 3.5x more thermally insulating than conventional bricks and reducing construction costs by up to 50%.
  • Developed an ultra-low-carbon one-part alkali-activated mineral binder to replace cement and lime for structural and non-structural applications.

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
Kannada
Intermediate (B1)
Odiya
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Founder & CEO

GreenJams
10.2019 - Current

Ph.D. - Civil Engineering

CSIR-Central Building Research Institute
08.2017 - 12.2024

Master of Science - Environmental Science & Forensic Science

National Forensic Sciences University
07.2014 - 06.2016

B.E. - Civil Engineering

Jain University
04.2001 -
Tarun JamiFounder & CEO