Achim Haug

Achim Haug, founder of AirGradient and an open-hardware advocate, shares his journey from a volunteer project in Northern Thailand to creating a mission-driven company. He discusses the critical need for air quality monitoring tools during the 2019 burning season. Achim highlights the transition to open-source hardware, emphasizing repairability and user ownership. He also details collaborations with UNICEF for air quality forecasting and reveals future plans for new devices and features, showcasing the power of community and open culture.