This founder cracked firefighting — now he’s creating an AI gold mine

Sunny Sethi, founder of HEN Technologies, has revolutionized firefighting equipment by developing high-efficiency fire nozzles that increase suppression rates by up to 300% while conserving 67% of water. Drawing on his diverse background in nanotechnology, solar energy, and automotive manufacturing, Sethi was motivated by personal experiences with California megafires to create smarter firefighting tools. Founded in 2020, HEN Technologies uses computational fluid dynamics to design nozzles that precisely control water droplet size and velocity, maintaining coherent streams even in windy conditions. The company has expanded its product line to include monitors, valves, sprinklers, and advanced flow-control devices embedded with custom circuit boards and sensors, some powered by Nvidia Orion Nano processors. Beyond hardware, HEN Technologies is pioneering an integrated platform that connects firefighting equipment with real-time data on water usage, pressure, and environmental conditions. This system addresses critical challenges such as water shortages during fires, poor communication between water suppliers and firefighters