Fajer Mushtaq

Fajer Mushtaq, co-founder and CEO of Oxyle and an accomplished mechanical engineer, tackles the urgent issue of 'forever chemicals' in our water. She shares her inspiring journey from Kashmir to Zurich and the challenges of studying in a foreign country. Fajer discusses her innovative technology that removes toxic PFAS through chemical oxidation. The conversation dives into her personal growth, the importance of clean water accessibility, and the entrepreneurial transition from lab research to market-ready solutions.

Fajer Mushtaq, co-founder and CEO of Oxyle, dives into her startup's groundbreaking work on PFAS treatment in wastewater. She shares insights on innovative technologies like Oxfoam, Oxlite, and OxSignal that target these harmful substances. The discussion also highlights the challenges of scaling cleantech solutions, including funding and supply chain issues. Additionally, the ZeroF project is introduced, showcasing alternatives in food packaging and textiles, tackling the technical hurdles of replacing PFAS while emphasizing the importance of recyclability and market adoption.