Komal Ahmad: Tackling Food Waste With An Inventive Idea Designed To End The World's Biggest Problem- Hunger

Drown the Noise

Komal Ahmad didn't set out to be the CEO of a company destined to change the world. She always wanted to help others and make an impact; but in a completely different way. She was actually studying to be a naval doctor, when her world was thrown upside down- in a great way.

One day, as she was walking to the University of Berkeley's campus, she noticed a man sitting on the side of the road begging for food. This struck a chord with her and instead of giving him money, she decided to take him for lunch. His story set her life on a completely different path. In that very moment, she made it her mission to try and end the systemic problem of hunger in not only America; but around the world.

And so, she began a not-for-profit while still in school, which in turn morphed into a for-profit company that is now called Copia. A technology to save money, reduce waste and feed communities in need. All companies have to do is download the app, and they too, can help end world hunger.

Komal and I discuss everything from growing up in Pakistan and moving to the States; what it was like to never experience homelessness in America until her University years; how she got started as a one-woman shop; her big vision; why she sees Copia as so much more than an app to end hunger and how she stays grounded while building this life-changing company.