Notable Roles | |
Key Recognition | - Recognized in Tatler’s Asia’s Most Influential List |
Background and Early Foundations
Grace Sai was born in 1982 in Singapore and developed a global outlook early in life. She pursued higher education at the University of Oxford, earning an MBA as a Skoll Scholar, which deepened her passion for social entrepreneurship. Before Unravel Carbon, she founded and led multiple ventures, including The Hub Singapore, which became Southeast Asia’s largest co-working community for impact-driven businesses. Her early exposure to diverse sectors, from consulting to non-profit leadership, shaped her vision for scalable, sustainability-focused enterprises.
Career Milestones and Impact
Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
2012 | Founded The Hub Singapore, pioneering the co-working movement for social impact ventures in Southeast Asia |
2016 | Expanded The Hub Singapore into Found, a network supporting over 1,000 startups |
2021 | Co-founded Unravel Carbon, Asia’s first AI-powered enterprise software to decarbonize companies |
2022 | Secured multi-million-dollar seed funding for Unravel Carbon from global investors |
2023 | Recognized internationally for leadership in climate tech and sustainability innovation |
- Founded (Unravel Carbon): 2021
- Funding Raised: Over US$7 million
- Clients Served: 100+ enterprises globally
- Focus Areas: Decarbonization, Climate Tech, AI-driven sustainability solutions
Leadership Style and Influence
Grace Sai is a visionary leader who blends entrepreneurial agility with a mission-driven ethos. She prioritizes measurable impact, diversity in leadership, and empowering communities through innovation. Her collaborative leadership style has attracted global partnerships and driven the rapid scaling of her ventures.
Legacy and Future Focus
Grace Sai’s legacy is defined by her role in shaping Asia’s startup ecosystem and pioneering technology for climate action. With Unravel Carbon, she is setting the standard for how businesses in Asia transition to net-zero. Moving forward, she aims to expand the platform’s reach into new markets and integrate advanced AI tools for real-time carbon tracking.
