Founder | Advisor

Haydi Sowerwine worked for IDEO in Palo Alto, a leading product design firm.  In 1991, Haydi & David moved to Nepal, where David worked with USAID. After developing a deep connection and respect for the Nepali people, they began Ecosystems Nepal, a nonprofit which developed technology-based solutions to the daily challenges of life in rural Nepal.  The Sowerwine’s innovative designs have won numerous awards, including the 2003 San Jose Tech Museum award for their WireBridges and a grant from the World Bank for a human powered generator and electricity distribution system.  Ecosystems Nepal became VillageTechSolutions and now Looma Education.  Haydi currently serves on the Nepal Youth Foundation Advisory Board.