Peter Frykman


Driptech Inc., Founder and CEO

 

Peter Frykman, founder and CEO of Driptech, inc., earned his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, where he focused on manufacturing and design. He is vitally concerned with the challenge of water scarcity, especially in developing countries. His professional interests include mechatronics, medical devices, and design for extreme affordability. He is an avid rower and two time national champion for Stanford.

 

Driptech, inc. is an award-winning, revenue-generating, angel-backed social venture startup based in Mountain View, CA. They produce low-cost drip irrigation systems for use by small farmers in developing countries. Through proprietary manufacturing and novel distribution Driptech plans to profitably reach the hundreds of millions of people who have not previously been able to use water-efficient drip irrigation, helping small farmers greatly increase their standard of living.