Reuben Vollmer’s Spout Is Reinventing How We Get Drinking Water

In this episode of Plugged In, Reuben Vollmer, CEO of Spout, sits down with host Mark Sephton and shares how he spent the last decade developing a countertop device that pulls clean drinking water straight from the air. He discusses the challenges of creating a consumer-friendly product, the technology behind Spout, and its potential impact on bottled water reliance. From testing in NASA-affiliated research to scaling for mass production, Vollmer’s journey is a deep dive into innovation, sustainability, and the future of water access.