Voice of Youth S2 E7: Navkaran Singh Bagga on Akvo’s Water From Air
Navkaran Singh Bagga, founder and CEO of Akvo, talks about building machines that turn humidity in the air into drinking water.
Navkaran Singh Bagga’s company, Akvo, makes machines that turn the humidity in the air into drinking water. In episode 7 of Voice of Youth Season 2, released on 30 August 2024, the founder and CEO talks about how he built it.
A second-generation entrepreneur, Navkaran worked in international trade, hospitality and steel manufacturing before moving into clean technology. He talks about the difficulties of developing atmospheric water generators, the partnerships behind Akvo, his aim of making clean water easier to get, and his advice for young people who want to start something of their own.
Listen to Season 2, Episode 7
The episode runs for about 27 minutes. Play it above, or find it on Apple Podcasts and on Spotify.
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