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Sampriti Bhattacharyya

Sampriti Bhattacharyya is the founder and CEO of Navier, a next generation company creating zero-emission marine vessels. With a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and deep career experience in aerospace and maritime with NASA, Fermilab, and TIFR, she pioneered innovations in robotics, AI, and underwater drones through her previous venture, Hydroswarm.

Moving from India to America at the age of 20 armed with $200, Bhattacharyya has broken barriers in industries with traditionally limited female representation. She is an advocate for women in STEM fields and has been involved in various initiatives, including Code.org.

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