Known for his passion for “innovation”, “disruption” and “adventures with a purpose”, Dhruv is currently focused to contrarian solutions to the climate crisis .
He was awarded Points of Light award by UK Prime Minister Theresa May for his work on climate and he is a regular contributor to BBC/ ITV/ BBC Radio 4, CNN and he had taken over 22 screens in “Times Square” including the famous Nasdaq Screen when campaigning in New York.He is now building Oceanways to decarbonize maritime transport & regenerate our ocean.
If I can do it, anyone can do it!
Born in the foothills of the grand Himalayas in India, Dhruv has lived all over India, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom. Dhruv is a Computer Science Engineer, has built his adventure tools and holds a global ‘top 10’ International MBA. He loves to make people step out, escape their comfort zone and challenge themselves; to influence them to not be a photocopy of their friends; do an adventure but also with a meaning, a purpose! and collect stories for their grand children. He speaks and writes English, Spanish, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali & Russian(experimental). These days, Dhruv believes in cause driven and naturally powered adventures.
Challenges
Ocean
I could barely swim, never stepped foot on a sailing yacht before. Why not sign up to do an ocean race? How hard could it be?
Ice
Born in India; I hate cold, I have never skied. How hard could it be to camp and XC on sea ice? with 3500 polar beers and northern lights.
River
Always wanted to cycle “On the river Thames” for a cause wild-camping by the river. Hand built a water bike, How hard could it be?
Road
Just got my UK Driving License, never drove an ambulance but headed off to Mongolia. What could go wrong?
“Your engaging and imaginative river cycle rides have inspired people worldwide to consider the damaging impact litter and plastics are having on our waterways. I wish you the very best with your continued work.”
Theresa May MP
UK Prime Minister
“It’s great to see students and industry leaders are being inspired to join the fight against plastic waste during the Government’s Year of Green Action. This is a fine example of collaboration to help leave our environment in a better state than we inherited it for future generations.”
Michael Gove MP
Secretary of State for Environment – UK Government
Reached 300m+ people globally
UK Prime Minister
Awarded Points of Light award by the UK Prime Minister Theresa May MP for his work on climate
BBC
Sharing this adventures with his water bike on the river Thames to highlight the dangers of plastic pollution.
TEDx
Sharing citizen science and for purpose adventures experience from collecting the most unlikely trash in river Thames.
CNN
Rethinking maritime transport with a net-positive underwater transport solution delivering cargo while restoring our ocean.
Times Square
Took over 22 screens in Times Square while in New York highlighting the dangers of plastic pollution and the need for innovation
24.kz Kazakastan
Broadcast in Kazakhstan to expand the reach of our awareness campaign about the dangers od plastic pollution.
Blog
Some of his notes
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How to get more sailing experience?
Here are a few things I would to to get more sailing experience around the UK before planning a big sailing adventure. One of the below options will definitely work out but what you will need is personal time to commit 😉
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Winter Driving Experiences with Cool Cars 😉
Last year I read about these cool experiences in CNN 😉 maybe worth a look 😉 http://edition.cnn.com/2016/01/04/autos/coolest-winter-driving-experiences/index.html
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Paddle & SUP Guidelines on the River Thames
I am planning to BIKE ON the whole length of the mighty River Thames using a Shuttle Bike. Navigating the tidal part seems to the trickiest, obviously with the busy River Thames. There are requirements like VHF Radio/ restrictions below bridges/ signals/ restriction zones/ Thames Skills & Knowledge endorsement etc. Hence you need to plan this before and you need…