Mikkel Vestergaard Frandsen is a humanitarian entrepreneur known for his groundbreaking contributions at the intersection of climate, health and technology. As the founder and CEO of Sceye®, he is building revolutionary stratospheric platforms to provide unsurpassed global connectivity and Earth observation capabilities. As the founder of public health companies LifeStraw® and Vestergaard®, he created life-saving solutions around fresh drinking water and infectious diseases that, among others, helped reduce global malaria deaths by over half. For this work, Mikkel was made an elder by the Luhya tribe of Western Kenya, a rare honor given to foreigners who have had an immense impact on their lives. Mikkel has earned dozens of humanitarian, innovation, and design awards for his visionary leadership and commitment to creating a healthier, more equitable world.
