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Technology & InnovationB. Pratyusha Chennupati is a 2023 Millennium fellow and head/vice president of regulatory and government affairs at Pebble Labs Inc. Before that, Chennupati worked in various roles at an established startup, where she led product development, registration, and commercial launch. She was also involved with raising money through venture capital and grants. In 2018, she was part of the AdvancingAg Leadership program as a mentee under the mentorship of former Canadian member of parliament Ted Menzies. Presently, she is a member of the Canadian Agriculture Youth Council consulting on agricultural policies, including youth inclusion in food systems. She also serves as an external reviewer for the Food Waste Reduction Challenge-Impact Canada, where she provides insights on regulatory hurdles. Chennupati completed her bachelor of technology in India and received a master of science from McGill University, Canada.