This is the STEM Positive Disruptor with another MIA Conversation with Navjot Sawhney, Founder - Washing Machine Project, he invented a hand-cranked washing machine for people who have to wash clothes by hand, which is about 70% of people who do not have access to one.
He wanted to make positive difference in the world, helping people using his engineering skills. Making his work people focused and environmental friendly, wow!
You have to listen to our conversation on how he started his journey from a young age, to qualifying as an Aerospace Engineer working at Dyson making Vacuum Cleaners and his encounter with Divya who inspired him on starting this journey through his volunteer work with "Engineers without border" who stationed him in India and also his friend Alex from Dyson who supported his dream and much more.
He is showcasing to people, especially young people that just because you started your journey in one place, you don't have to stay there if it does not align with your value (believe) system.
1. It is okay to take risks
2. Talk to people ( but use wisdom) because not everyone can see what you see
3. Identify people within your networks that can support your dream / vision to bring it to life, such as Alex from Dyson, University of Bath, Mum who allowed him to use her kitchen with the salad spinner and all the other people that supported him in the early stages and even now.
4. Be always curious and a problem solver, all around you are opportunities to create or change something that can impact your world in a positive way, such as his connection with Divya, not only did he impact her life but she also impacted his life in positive ways
5. He also impacted me during our conversation when he sneezed and I had a coughing spell later (lol)
Nav, you are an amazing role model and thank you for such a delightful and inspiring conversation
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