Sophia Kianni — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Founder at Phia (since 2024), an AI shopping agent backed by Kleiner Perkins.
Founder & President of Climate Cardinals (since 2019), the world's largest youth-led climate nonprofit.
Founder & Host of The Burnouts, a business podcast.
Youngest United Nations advisor in US history (since 2020).
Served on advisory councils for The New York Times, World Economic Forum, and EPA.
Graduated from Stanford University.
Named to Forbes 30 under 30.

Biography

Sophia Kianni is an Iranian-American entrepreneur, recognized for her work in climate activism and technology. She is the founder of Phia, an AI shopping agent backed by Kleiner Perkins, and also hosts The Burnouts, a business podcast. Kianni is the founder and president of Climate Cardinals, which is recognized as the world's largest youth-led climate nonprofit. She holds the distinction of being the youngest United Nations advisor in US history, a role she has held since 2020.