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.