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TECHNOLOGY: DEEPAK GARG

FOUNDER, CEO, SMART ENERGY WATER

WHY: Holds degrees from Stanford and MIT. Founded cloud-based technology platform in Irvine, which helps utilities and their consumers conserve water and energy. Clients include Southern California Edison and Southern California Gas Co.

IN THE NEWS: Rapidly expanding global client base in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Said in April the company will add another 400-plus employees this year. 2021 Business Journal Innovator of the Year Award winner.

QUOTABLE: “We are in the business of connecting billions of people to energy and water ecosystems.”

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