WE ROAR Magazine April 2024 - Magazine - Page 63
Pasan Gooneratne
Pasan Gooneratne, the Co-Founder of The Changemakers
Alliance and CEO of JGTS, is a visionary dedicated to
utilizing innovative technology solutions to enhance society
and protect the environment. With over two decades of
experience in the transport and retail tech sectors, he
fervently advocates for the triple bottom line approach:
People, Planet, Prosperity, underscoring the importance of
sustainable entrepreneurship.
Leveraging his extensive expertise in strategy, marketing,
and operations management, Pasan develops impactful
products and services aimed at addressing critical global
challenges. Deeply committed to eradicating hunger, his
vision project, "The World's Biggest Soup Kitchen," aims to
tackle food waste and hunger through advanced technology,
using fully automated hot meal vending machines. This
vision brought Dash, the Founder of TCA, and Pasan
together. Aligned with SDG 2 - Zero Hunger, this initiative
further solidifies Pasan's commitment to fostering a
sustainable future that benefits everyone.
Pasan also aligns with SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities,
through his involvement in sustainable
initiatives within the transport sector,
demonstrating his commitment to creating
inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable
urban areas. Pasan believes that we can
only tackle global issues together,
emphasizing the interconnectedness of
these goals in achieving a more sustainable
and equitable world for all.
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