"Air Quality" without the air quotes
Alexander Morari, MRICS
Pre-A Club VC Founder (PAC1 => inaugural fund, raising 10MEUR) //
This one is about Poland but true anywhere in the world, you'll agree:
In Poland we all know exactly what areas have air quality problems and in Warsaw we think
"Naaah, we're fine".
Until you realize we're not.
Air doesn't have to go through border control to get into your city, baby!
I had a look at Airly app yesterday (in Warsaw) and - OUCH - we're all red and violet!
Checked with the Airly team - no errors with the reliable sensors...
Whadahell! I have three kids breathing this in...
In Airly , it turns out, I've found not only a great business opportunity but also a mission to pursue.
To manage air quality, you need to properly measure air pollutants, locally, reliably - not mathematically but with real sensors reading the quality you breathe here and now.
That could truly change air quality policy-making anywhere you live...
And I hope my kids will be able to say "Air Quality" without the air quotes some day...
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