Manu Chopra is dedicated to tackling extreme poverty by providing dignified digital work opportunities to rural Indians. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Karya, a transformative AI collective, he is reshaping the future of work while ensuring fair wages and sustainable livelihoods.

• In 2023, Karya was featured on the cover of Time Magazine, highlighting its groundbreaking approach to ethical AI and economic empowerment.

• Manu was recognized among Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in AI for his work in creating scalable, socially responsible AI solutions.

• He is an Echoing Green Fellow and a Draper Richard Kaplan Foundation Social Entrepreneur, recognized for his commitment to leveraging technology for social impact.

• Manu graduated from Stanford University in 2017, where he co-founded CS+Social Good, Stanford’s first student group focused on using technology for social impact.

• He has taught multiple Tech for Good courses in Stanford’s Computer Science Department, shaping the next generation of socially conscious technologists.

Through Karya, Manu continues to bridge the gap between AI innovation and economic upliftment, proving that technology can be a force for good.