When I first joined AUBH, I never thought I’d be building a company that could make a global impact. LYNQ started as just a crazy idea in class: what if we could pull water straight from the air and give people clean drinking water wherever they are? It sounded impossible, but something in me knew it was worth chasing.
With the support of AUBH, that idea turned into a real startup. I went from being a student with a vision to running a registered business with certifications, a team, and even our first sales. Along the way I learned that entrepreneurship isn’t about waiting until you’re “ready.” It’s about starting, failing, learning, and moving forward anyway.
The biggest lesson for me has been consistency. There were so many moments where I doubted myself or thought the dream was too big. But showing up every day, even when things were tough, made the difference. Consistency beats talent. Consistency beats luck. Consistency builds dreams.
Today, LYNQ has grown into a company valued at over 7 figures, and our ambitions don’t stop there. What excites me most isn’t the numbers though—it’s the impact. The idea that what we’re building can provide water to communities and industries that need it most is what keeps me going.
To my fellow students: don’t underestimate the ideas you have in class or in random conversations with friends. Every big company you know today started as a small dream. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that you should never be afraid to dream big—and once you dream it, stay consistent until it becomes reality.
The journey of LYNQ is still at the beginning. And if I can do this, so can you.
Yusuf Ali Abdulla
Founder & CEO of LYNQ