Q&A: Running an award-winning start-up after university

Who are you, what is your job role and what do you do?

AD: I’m Anjali Devadasan, and I’ve just completed a masters in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial. I am continuing to work on Treeva, our start-up, as a more full-time role. My main focus is sales and partnerships, entering into competitions such as Samsung’s Solve For Tomorrow, and pushing the business forward as a whole. We have a vision for Treeva, and I’m dedicated to continue to drive us towards this vision every day. 

YG: And I’m Yu Gu, and I’ve also just finished my master’s degree at Imperial in Materials Science and Engineering. My specific role is Chief Technology Development Officer, and I mainly focus on the product development of Treeva, as well as liaising with manufacturers and suppliers.

Can you tell us about your start-up, Treeva? 

AD: Our innovation, Treeva, aims to generate energy from passing transportation. We are aware that transport companies are struggling to meet their net zero goals, which is happening at the same time as rising electricity demands increasing the risk of blackouts. This is why reliable power generation on site is urgently required.