Born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand, Parinda Darden is a tech innovator and advocate for accessible renewable energy. Now Co-Founder and CTO of Wildgrid.ai, Parinda leads the development of a cutting-edge platform that simplifies the switch to renewable energy for homeowners, renters, and businesses. Combining her expertise in science and coding with her passion for sustainability, she focuses on creating user-friendly tools that connect people to trusted local solar providers.

Motivated by her personal challenges navigating the solar installation process, Parinda co-founded Wildgrid with a mission to address the inefficiencies in the renewable energy market. Her identity as a queer woman of color has shaped Wildgrid.ai’s commitment to uplifting vulnerable communities most impacted by climate change. With an eye toward a solarpunk future, Parinda envisions Wildgrid.ai as a transformative force in building a greener, more inclusive world, driven by innovative technology and a people-first approach.