Barinder Rasode is a dynamic entrepreneur, public servant, and advocate based in Vancouver, Canada. As co-founder and CEO of Tersa Earth Innovations, she leads a technology company focused on sustainable mining solutions and essential metals recovery. Her diverse career spans roles in local government, healthcare, and bioscience entrepreneurship.
Rasode served two terms as an elected City Councillor for Surrey, British Columbia's second-largest city, where she oversaw a $3 billion budget and advocated for over 500,000 citizens. She also sat on the Board of Directors for Fraser Health, serving a population of 1.6 million.
A passionate advocate for women's empowerment, Rasode co-founded SheTalks, an initiative that provides a platform for women to share inspirational stories of leadership and innovation.Her entrepreneurial ventures include co-founding HAVN Life Sciences, a publicly traded biotechnology company.
Recognized for her impactful contributions, Rasode has been honored with the Ruby Award and named one of Vancouver's 50 most powerful people.As a mother of three, she balances her professional achievements with family life.