Aarav Chavda is the Co-Founder & CEO of venture-backed startup Inversa, which builds physical and digital infrastructure needed to scale invasive species management globally. Inversa transforms invasive species such as python, lionfish, and carp into ethical, high-value exotic leathers – turning ecological liabilities into economic assets that support environmental restoration and local livelihoods. Inversa has launched collections with leading global fashion brands including Khaite, Gabriela Hearst, and Johanna Ortiz. Prior to founding Inversa, Aarav was a consultant at McKinsey & Company and has a research background in materials science. He holds a B.S.E. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University and was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2022.