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Opportunity In Every Breath: Why Angad Daryani’s Startup Praan Is Making Headlines

Swarnadwip Nath Published Apr 14, 2026, 04:21 AM Updated Sep 16, 2026, 09:04 AM

Angad Daryani, an Indian-origin engineer and entrepreneur, dropped out of school but went on to pioneer breakthrough air purification technologies. As founder and CEO of Praan, his deep-tech startup is reimagining air infrastructure to combat pollution and redefine how humans breathe for the next century.

Angad Daryani’s journey is a remarkable story of resilience and innovation. From building India’s first homegrown 3D printer as a teenager to leading a climate-tech company today, his work reflects a deep commitment to solving one of the world’s most pressing challenges—air pollution.

Early Life And Breakthroughs

Daryani built his first robot at the age of eight and by 13 was experimenting with open-source 3D printers. His early projects earned him recognition as a prodigy in India’s maker community. Despite dropping out of formal schooling, he pursued hands-on learning and innovation, laying the foundation for his entrepreneurial career.

Praan: Reinventing Air Infrastructure

In 2017, Daryani founded Praan, a San Francisco-Mumbai based startup focused on scalable, energy-efficient air purification systems. Unlike conventional filters, Praan’s technology uses advanced engineering to clean air without consumables, making it sustainable and cost-effective. The company’s mission is to optimize indoor air for better sleep, cognition, and recovery, while tackling urban pollution at scale.

Vision For The Future

Daryani’s personal struggle with Mumbai’s polluted air inspired his mission to transform how humans breathe for the next 100 years. His work positions him at the intersection of climate-tech, deep-tech, and public health innovation. Praan is already deploying solutions across industries, schools, and public spaces, aiming to make clean air accessible globally.

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