Nigel Sharp
Nigel Sharp is currently a Board Member for GEN Space at Global Entrepreneurship Network, Founder Coach at nigelsharp.com, EIR at Oneday, and Co-Founder at Yardrail. He has co-founded Aquagga and Yardrail, both startups that are still running. His expertise includes building AI solutions for non-technical users, founder coaching, and mentoring startups, with experience in small business and solopreneur workflow kits.
Brian Pinkard Launches Aquagga to Destroy Toxic PFAS Chemicals, Deploys Device in Alaska in 2023
Brian Pinkard, driven by a passion to make an environmental impact, transitioned from trail building to earning a mechanical engineering PhD and founding Aquagga, a startup focused on destroying toxic PFAS 'forever chemicals'. His startup deployed a PFAS-destroying device in Fairbanks, Alaska in 2023, reflecting his commitment to solving critical pollution challenges.
Aquagga Names Former Intellectual Ventures Executive Dhileep Sivam as CEO to Commercialize PFAS Destruction Technology
Aquagga, a startup developing technology to destroy 99% of PFAS in contaminated water, has appointed Dhileep Sivam, a former Intellectual Ventures executive, as its new CEO to lead commercialization efforts. The company, founded in 2019, has received over $10 million from grants and customers and raised $1.1 million from investors.
Tacoma Startup Aquagga Deploys PFAS Destroyer 'Eleanor' in Alaska, Secures $5.7M Funding to Combat Toxic Forever Chemicals
Tacoma startup Aquagga deployed its PFAS destruction device, 'Eleanor,' in Fairbanks, Alaska, successfully treating 20,000 gallons of contaminated wastewater. The startup has secured $4.7 million in government contracts and $1 million in private funding to combat toxic 'forever chemicals' in water.
By Nigel
Aquagga Inc. CEO Steps Down After Five Years, Moves to Executive Advisory Role to Support Startups and Mentorship
The CEO of Aquagga Inc. is stepping down to an Executive Advisory Role after nearly five years, aiming to support other startups and mentorship opportunities while expressing confidence in the company’s co-founders to lead future growth.
Organizations
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Oneday EIR 2026–present · current
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Yardrail Co-Founder 2026–present · current
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nigelsharp.com Founder Coach 2025–present · current
Education
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King's College London Master of Science - MS, Digital Technology & Management · 2008–2010
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King's College London Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering · 2004–2007
