Mr Varun Deshpande

Mr Varun Deshpande

- Managing Director

The Good Food Institute India


Varun Deshpande is Managing Director at the Good Food Institute Asia, where he works with scientists, foundations, governments, and businesses to build the alternative protein sector across the continent. He has been named a leading young voice for climate solutions by India Climate Collaborative, one of Asia’s Most Influential Tastemakers by Tatler Asia, and one of India’s 25 Most Influential Young Citizens by GQ. Varun has spoken all over the world ranging from the Indian Institutes of Technology to Harvard University, and his writing has featured in media including The Hindu, FirstPost, and The Daily Guardian.