Vishal Vivek

Official Member of Forbes Business Council @ Forbes Business Council

About

Pioneering India's bio-economy through UKHI—developing high-performance biopolymers that eliminate single-use plastic without compromise. My path from hemp's sustainability to materials innovation (backed by IIM-B, ISB, Stanford Seed) proves sustainability and profitability can coexist. Featured in Times Group's "I Did It Vol 2" for transforming how India approaches materials science. At UKHI, we're not just creating alternatives to plastic—we're building better materials for a world that demands both performance and responsibility. Connecting innovation, sustainability, and scalable business solutions to drive meaningful environmental impact.

Country

India

City

Delhi

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

Experience

Official Member of Forbes Business Council

Forbes Business Council

2026-1 - Present · 9 mos

My latest thought leadership piece is out! Read it at Forbes Business Council. https://councils.forbes.com/profile/Vishal-Vivek-CEO-Co-founder-Ukhi/cfb14cca-bd34-4a01-b2cf-9de7dcc02474

CEO & Co-Founder

UKHI

2019-2 - Present · 7 yrs 8 mos

Faridabad, Haryana, India

Founder and CEO

UKHI

2019-8 - 2023-2 · 3 yrs 7 mos

New Delhi, Delhi

In 2017 hemp cultivation was first legalized by Uttarakhand. Most farmers in Uttarakhand were struggling to make ends meet. They had given up cultivation as most of their crops were destroyed by animals like monkeys, birds, or due to weather forces. This led to farmers leaving their homes to work as laborers in cities, leading to a break up of their family life and social structure. Hemp Foundation firmly believes that we can use this legalization to help impoverished farmers and artisans of Uttarakhand. We strive to improve the economic and social conditions of these farmers who have abandoned their homes and families in search of better opportunities. And the answer to their problems lies in the legal cultivation of hemp. This is their golden chance to return to their homes, and restart their lives through sustainable and economically viable hemp farming.