Best Evoqua Podcasts (2024)

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7 Insights from Johnny Pujol (SimpleLab) in under 7 Minutes! 6:44

12h ago6:44

6:44

New Segment! The 7 insights to take home and act upon from my podcast guest this week: Johnny Pujol. For the ones that don't have a paper and a pen with them during the interview, that's my way to share you my notes. What can we learn from Johnny's path from selling vacuum cleaners on QVC to rolling out a network of water quality testing across Nor…

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S11E4 - How SimpleLab Turned an Arsenic Removal Failure into a Lab Logistics Success 59:59

2d ago59:59

59:59

What once was a struggling Arsenic Removal company pivoted to a soaring Lab Logistics powerhouse, just about to expand from its US base to Europe! All on the back of... one simple advice you can apply today. Shall we explore this further? (of course, yes!) More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1…

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"How is Anyone making a Business doing this?! This is going to take forever!" - Johnny Pujol (SimpleLab) 1:00

3d ago1:00

1:00

Johnny Pujol's company, SimpleLab started with a focus on arsenic removal technology but pivoted to consumer-focused water quality testing. Their approach utilizes direct-to-consumer engagement, providing testing kits through their platform, mytapscore.com, which allows customers to understand what's in their drinking water. This model turned out t…

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7 Insights from Craig Beckman (Aqua Membranes) in under 7 Minutes! 6:02

14d ago6:02

6:02

New Segment! The 7 insights to take home and act upon from my podcast guest this week: Craig Beckman. For the ones that don't have a paper and a pen with them during the interview, that's my way to share you my notes. Craig has been active in the water sector for over three decades. And even though he has the humility to highlight how "even veteran…

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S11E3 - How Aqua Membranes Prints Three Dimensional Benefits for Mesh Addicts 1:11:30

16d ago1:11:30

1:11:30

Do you want more Flux, better energy efficiency, or lower maintenance from your Reverse Osmosis membrane? Here's where to start! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ Aqua Membranes' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AquaMembranes Aqua Mem…

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"Toray, Dupont, LG Chem... they've tried for many years! We did it." - Craig Beckman (Aqua Membranes) 1:00

17d ago1:00

1:00

AquaMembranes is a company that develops novel water treatment technologies, specifically focusing on enhancing the efficiency of reverse osmosis (RO) membranes. Their technology is designed to use less energy and improve the lifespan of membranes, thereby providing both environmental and economic benefits to communities and industries in need. The…

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7 Insights from Julie Bliss Mullen (Aclarity) in under 7 Minutes! 6:41

21d ago6:41

6:41

New Segment! The 7 insights to take home and act upon from my podcast guest this week: Julie Bliss Mullen. For the ones that don't have a paper and a pen with them during the interview, that's my way to share you my notes. Narrowing the insights shared by Julie to just seven was a challenge, but hey, it's the rule I set, so this week I've got: Focu…

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S11E2 - How Aclarity Bootstrapped its Journey from B2C to PFAS Destruction 1:12:24

23d ago1:12:24

1:12:24

How do you survive six years on "just" grants while hiring a team, running 15 pilots, pivoting from B2C, and succeeding in PFAS Destruction at scale where many failed? Aclarity did it! Wanna find out how and how spectacular acceleration was around the corner? Listen to this episode! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.lin…

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"Is there something like this out there? This is Amazing!" - Julie Bliss Mullen (Aclarity) 0:57

24d ago0:57

0:57

Aclarity is pioneering in the field of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) destruction, developing proprietary systems - aka cool water tech - that not only treat but also destroy PFAS in liquid waste. The technology presents a significant advancement over traditional treatment methods, offering an economical and efficient solution to a pres…

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S11E1 - How Gradiant Became the First and Only Water Tech Unicorn 1:02:20

1M ago1:02:20

1:02:20

How do you go in just a decade from an MIT lab to a billion-dollar valuation in Water Tech? Everybody thought it was impossible until... Gradiant did it! Wanna find out how and what's next? Listen to this episode! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video…

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"Gradiant is the Google of the Water Industry" - Prakash Govindan (Gradiant) 0:58

1M ago0:58

0:58

What will you learn about Gradiant, the first-ever Water Tech Unicorn, if you listen to this week's release of the Podcast? Well, I have seven insights for you, starting with number one: Innovative Business Model and Focus on Proprietary Solutions: A significant portion of Gradiant's projects (60%) are sole-sourced, meaning they face no competition…

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Did Any VC Investor Ever Make Money in Water Tech? 15:14

1M ago15:14

15:14

Video Version: https://youtu.be/8hjsmIyC9gg Did $330 Million Go To Waste in 2023 in Water Tech? 72 Venture Capital deals were closed last year (out of 106 deals overall), which, according to later-stage investors like Brian Iversen, is, at best, a gamble. So is it? Let's find out! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linke…

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S10E20 - An Unpopular & Challenging (yet True?) Take on Venture Capital in Water 50:57

1M ago50:57

50:57

Did $330 Million Go To Waste in 2023 in Water Tech? 72 Venture Capital deals were closed last year, which, according to Brian Iversen, is, at best, a gamble. Wanna get his rationale? Then listen to this episode! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #…

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S10E19 - How to Improve Water Resilience with Israel's National Water Company 41:06

1M ago41:06

41:06

Water resilience, especially in the face of climate change, demands innovative and strategic solutions. Mekorot, Israel's national water company, exemplifies this by advancing water management and infrastructure to ensure sustainable water supply amidst growing challenges. More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/…

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S10E18 - How to Overcome the 6 Water Crises Ahead. The Rise of Small Scale Solutions? 59:46

2M ago59:46

59:46

We've got 6 water crises to solve: Water for the wealthy, the many, the unconnected, for good health, for food, and for ecosystems. How do we do that? Let's ask David Sedlak, the author of "Water for All" More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ Davi…

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S10E17 - The Do’s and Don’ts of Rural Water Supply (100 Days after MrBeast's Big Splash) 1:02:53

2M ago1:02:53

1:02:53

If you're wondering how to do water development even better (having seen MrBeast's 100 Wells for Africa masterpiece), listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ Wanna work with me? Let's chat: antoine@dww.show #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ Kerstin's website: https:/…

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WTF is Happening with Water Stocks? 15:21

2M ago15:21

15:21

Video Version: https://youtu.be/8hjsmIyC9gg Diving into the world of water stocks is like riding a roller coaster that's mostly going down. Imagine putting your hard-earned money into companies that promise to clean water or make our water use smarter, only to find out later that your investment has shrunk big time! And the other way round: imagine…

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S10E16 - The Secret Formula for Profit in Water Tech Ventures (Tom Ferguson's Unfair Advantage) 1:08:54

2M ago1:08:54

1:08:54

with 🎙️ Tom Ferguson - Founder and Managing Partner @ Burnt Island Ventures H2Oracle: h2oracle.dww.show Let's speak: antoine@dww.show Main Idea: Venture capital plays a crucial role in supporting water entrepreneurs and fostering innovation in the water sector, emphasizing the need for strategic investment and entrepreneurial agility to address the…

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S10E15 - Micro-Dosed Lithium: Tap Water's Health Hack? 19:45

3M ago19:45

19:45

with 🎙️ Sudhir Gadh - CEO & Founder @ Third Element Water H2Oracle: h2oracle.dww.show Let's speak: antoine@dww.show Micro-dosed Lithium is a surprisingly under-researched field of water science, yet it seems to present a wealth of advantages (as I discovered in this deep dive that kind of fell on me!) Adding a micro-dose of lithium to tap water cou…

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Full Interview - Sudhir Gadh - Micro-Dosed Lithium - Third Element Water 11:16

3M ago11:16

11:16

The detailed deep dive into micro-dosed lithium with context and research is in this week's main episode, so here's a bonus with my full interview with Sudhir Gadh, the CEO & Founder of Third Element Water. Main Idea Adding micro-dosed lithium to drinking water can significantly enhance health, from improving mental well-being and brain health to r…

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How to Make You Drink Human Waste (w. Better Arguments) 17:55

3M ago17:55

17:55

Video Version: https://youtu.be/8hjsmIyC9gg Water reuse is crucial for addressing water scarcity and has many environmental, agricultural, and economic benefits. Yet, despite technological advancements and proven safety, public acceptance remains a challenge due to misconceptions and the importance of communication strategies. What we'll discuss to…

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S10E14 - Big Data, Deeper Insights: Crafting Smarter Water Strategies 47:03

3M ago47:03

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with 🎙️ Kimberly Nelson - COO @ True Elements H2Oracle: h2oracle.dww.show Let's speak: antoine@dww.show Main Idea: In a rapidly evolving world, integrating and understanding complex environmental data is crucial for effective decision-making. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive data analysis is key to preserving our natural res…

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"For those people who say, we don't need new innovation, I say, then get out of the way!" - Kimberly Nelson - True Elements 2:07

3M ago2:07

2:07

I'm pretty sure nobody ever noticed the butterfly effect in real life. Changing a little parameter somewhere, which leads to unexpected consequences at a total other end of the system, might probably happen on a daily basis, but first, as I said, you'd have to notice and, second to understand that the effect you're seeing is, in fact, linked to the…

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S10E13 - The Economic Incentives of the Water Reuse Revolution 18:42

3M ago18:42

18:42

with 🎙️ Aaron Tartakovsky - CEO & Co-Founder @ Epic Cleantec H2Oracle: h2oracle.dww.show Let's speak: antoine@dww.show Main Idea: Change in water reuse practices is essential due to growing water scarcity and infrastructure challenges. Overcoming public perception and outdated regulations is key to adopting more sustainable water management systems…

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"The momentum is building: we're seeing a water reuse revolution bubbling up!" - Aaron Tartakovsky - Epic Cleantec 1:30

3M ago1:30

1:30

Welcome to the second installment of this week's water reuse series! If you've missed the first one, that was a dense conversation with Austin Alexander, Xylem's VP Sustainability; my advice: go back and listen to it once you're done with today's insightful, too short for my taste, but hence packed discussion with Aaron! And yes, I'm slightly biase…

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S10E12 - The Social Dynamics of Water Reuse 16:40

3M ago16:40

16:40

with 🎙️ Austin Alexander - VP Sustainability and Social Impact @ Xylem H2Oracle: h2oracle.dww.show Let's speak: antoine@dww.show Main Idea: In a world where technology often outpaces implementation, the real challenge in water reuse lies not in developing new technologies, but in fostering the political will and public acceptance necessary for its …

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"Your Duty as a Water Professional is to educate someone who doesn't understand Water Reuse!" - Austin Alexander - Xylem 1:54

3M ago1:54

1:54

If you're a regular listener of this podcast, I hope I don't need to convince you about the perks of water reuse: it's a widely untapped water resource in an era of growing water scarcity, it's the cheapest of all the unconventional water sources, notably much cheaper than seawater desalination, and it comes with a wealth of welcome side-effects, r…

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Melbourne's $20 Billion Unused Desalination Plant 12:10

3M ago12:10

12:10

Video Version: https://youtu.be/08GBv_Jd3ck Melbourne's history is deeply intertwined with its water management. Starting as a small village on the Yarra River's banks, it rapidly grew during the Victorian gold rush, leading to increased water demand. To address this, the city built the world's largest artificial reservoir in 1857, signifying its c…

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A Flow of Opportunities: The Unseen Potential in Water Careers 14:14

3M ago14:14

14:14

with 🎙️ Kendra Morris - President Northeast Region at Veolia North America H2Oracle: h2oracle.dww.show Main Idea: Kendra Morris (Veolia) serves as a key supporter and advocate for water professionals, ensuring they understand their critical role in public health and the economy through reliable water and wastewater services. About Veolia: Veolia is…

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"If you're certified, you can get a license, and if you get a license, then you're set for your life!" - Kendra Morris - Veolia 1:30

3M ago1:30

1:30

At the end of 2022, I discussed the silver wave the water sector is facing on that microphone. Well, sorry to start 2024 that way, but as Kendra will explain in a minute, that wave turned into a tsunami, and it's about time we learn how to surf it! So this week, I'm releasing two twin episodes, the one you're currently listening to - that's a great…

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S10E11 - New Year, New You, New Water Job? 1:06:35

3M ago1:06:35

1:06:35

with 🎙️ Lyle King - Owner & Director at Influx Search H2Oracle: h2oracle.dww.show Main Idea: The water industry faces a significant challenge in attracting and retaining talent, particularly due to a looming generational turnover and the evolving skill sets required in the era of digitization and automation. This challenge calls for a strategic app…

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Teaser - Lyle King - Influx Search 3:08

3M ago3:08

3:08

Happy New Year! With a new year comes statistically, for one-third of us, the urge to make good resolutions. If you're under 30, it's even more than half the people who make these good resolutions. In maybe or maybe not related news, 50% of people contemplate changing their careers, and two-fifths of them even contemplate so very openly. What does …

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I Accidentally Found the #1 thing Elon Musk is Missing in my Garden 1:01:11

4M ago1:01:11

1:01:11

⛏️ LITHIUM PROJECT 💧 The full project recap: https://leckerlithium.com/ 🎥 IN THIS EPISODE 🎥 I could have titled this video "How I may Accidentally Become a Billionaire" - and it was a fascinating quest that's probably only half-through (that's on you now!) I embarked on an extraordinary global quest, unraveling a potential solution to a critical ch…

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Bundling Success: The New Era of Water Service Solutions (w. Alex Buehler) 19:26

5M ago19:26

19:26

with 🎙️ Alex Buehler – President & CEO at Integrated Water Services 💧 Integrated Water Services is a leading US design-build provider of water and wastewater solutions. ▶️ This episode is a Bonus to my deep dive on M&A in the #waterindustry check it out on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/W6BmMc6D4Qk?si=xGwH0iEettOcSb_B ▶️ Or read the full blog…

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The Big Shift: How Consolidation is Reshaping Water Services (w. Tom Rooney) 24:49

5M ago24:49

24:49

with 🎙️ Tom Rooney – Chairman at Sciens Water 💧 Sciens is a research-driven investment fund that identifies uncovered, under-researched, or misunderstood water sector opportunities that are undercapitalized. ▶️ This episode is a Bonus to my deep dive on M&A in the #waterindustry check it out on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/W6BmMc6D4Qk?si=xG…

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These 5 Water Technologies Mitigate CO2 Emissions 5000x Better than Trees 20:27

5M ago20:27

20:27

We think aout carbon emissions when we fly, not when we flush! Let me coin that phrase, which opens up my reflection this week on a water professional's carbon impact and the ways to mitigate it through deploying water technologies. Let's dive into the heart of the water sector's role in CO2 emissions and explore innovative technologies that could …

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S10E10 - How to Buy a Water Company (and Turn in a Profit) 22:49

5M ago22:49

22:49

with 🎙️ Tom Rooney - Chairman at Sciens Water with 🎙️ Alex Buehler - CEO at Integrated Water Services with 🎙️ Damian Georgino - Partner at Womble Bond Dickinson *** 🌊 Dive into the riveting world of water company acquisitions in this episode of "Don't Waste Water," where we unravel the strategies behind turning water utilities into profitable ventu…

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My 5 Killer Water Technology Breakthroughs from Aquatech Amsterdam 2023 23:43

5M ago23:43

23:43

Fresh from the bustling halls of Aquatech Amsterdam 2023, the water sector's epicenter for cutting-edge insights, here's my personal selection of the water technologies you need to hear about. There's a bit of disruption, a bit of translation, a tad of sturdiness, and a good piece of grit, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Shall we look into it? Th…

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S10E9 - Coding the Future: Ginkgo Bioworks' Synthesis of Biology and Technology 34:41

6M ago34:41

34:41

with 🎙️ Kimberly Kupiecki - Senior Director at Gingko Bioworks 💧 Ginkgo Bioworks is the software company for biology, coding DNA to create custom cells that solve real-world problems. What we covered: 🔬 Why Ginkgo Bioworks is like programming life itself - Kimberly Kupiecki unveils the art of coding cells, not just computers. 💧 How the water sector…

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What is the Price of a Human Life? Study reveals. 17:53

6M ago17:53

17:53

Ready to shake up how you think about water investments? This episode dives into the Value of a Statistical Life (VSL) and how it can be a game-changer for justifying water projects. 💧💰 We're not just talking numbers; we're talking about lives saved and the economic benefits that ripple through communities. From policy decisions on airbags to the c…

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Will Gradiant Succeed with H+E where SUEZ, Stulz, and RENA failed? 13:08

6M ago13:08

13:08

Ever seen a family drama as intense as 'Game of Thrones'? Well, Hager und Elsässer (H+E) has had its share of suitors and heartbreaks, and it's about to get more dramatic. 🤯 Get ready for an M&A rollercoaster that'll leave you hanging on to your seat. Ever wondered why H+E, a company that's been around since 1932, has changed hands like a hot potat…

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S10E8 - Is Big Media Failing Us, or Are We Failing the Water Folks? 21:53

6M ago21:53

21:53

with 🎙️ J. Carl Ganter - Managing Director at Circle of Blue 💧 Circle of Blue is an award-winning team of leading journalists, scientists, data experts, communications designers, and facilitators that reports challenges and solutions to global resource issues with emphasis on the fierce and growing competition between Water, food, and energy in a c…

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The 6-Step Framework to Make your Water Story Haunting 2:14

6M ago2:14

2:14

In a world saturated with content, what makes a good movie trailer stand out? The answer lies in a potent blend of psychology, novelty, and familiarity. Trailers like Steven Spielberg's "Jaws" and George Lucas's "Star Wars" have set the gold standard, employing a mix of well-known tropes and groundbreaking elements to captivate audiences. Marvel St…

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S10E7 - The REAL Ocean Killer (Microplastics) is in your Closet! 27:15

7M ago27:15

27:15

👀 Think plastic straws are the ocean's worst enemy? Think again! The real culprit is hiding in plain sight—in your closet! In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Adam Root, the CEO and founder of Matter, a game-changing company tackling microplastics at the source - i.e., the washing machine. Plus, we're diving deep into the facts, figures, …

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S10E6 - The $500 Million Bio-based Bet: Kemira's Growth Accelerator Unveiled 43:16

7M ago43:16

43:16

with 🎙️ Tuija Pohjolainen-Hiltunen - President Industry and Water Segment at Kemira 💧 Kemira markets safe and sustainable chemistries that are part of a good life, ensuring hygiene, safe water, food safety, and more. What we covered: 🌍 How Kemira is revolutionizing water treatment with a purpose-driven approach to chemistry. 🤝 Why the power of part…

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Sipping the Champagne of Drinking Water with THE Water Sommelier: Milin Patel 24:48

7M ago24:48

24:48

🌊 Welcome to a Water Experience Like No Other! 🌊 In this exclusive episode, we're diving deep into the world of water tasting with none other than Milin Patel, THE Water Sommelier. But this isn't just any tasting session; it's an experience that will elevate your understanding of H2O to new heights! 🗽 Where It All Happened 🗽 I had the incredible op…

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S10E5 - How Open Innovation Fueled Evoqua's Resurrection 55:23

8M ago55:23

55:23

with 🎙️ Ann Perreault - Vice President for Strategic Marketing & Growth at Evoqua Water Technologies with 🎙️ Joshua Griffis - Director of Technology & Innovation at Evoqua Water Technologies 💧 Evoqua is a global leader in helping municipalities and industrial customers protect and improve the world's most fundamental natural resource: water What we…

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[Extract] "Ask Twice. And then, ask again! " - Ann Perreault - Joshua Griffis - Evoqua Water Technologies 2:27

8M ago2:27

2:27

Open Innovation is not the only link between last week's conversation with Max Storto from the Xylem Innovation Labs, and this week's deep dive with Ann and Joshua. Indeed, in just a minute, we'll delve into a paradigm-shifting model we touched on last week: Open Innovation. To ensure we have a common understanding of the term, Open Innovation fund…

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S10E4 - Why would Xylem grow 10 Wonder Kids from 5 to 50 Clients? 1:04:21

8M ago1:04:21

1:04:21

with 🎙️ xStorto - Lead Innovation Analyst at Xylem Innovation Labs 💧 Xylem is one of the largest water and wastewater technology companies globally and follows the simple motto: "Let's solve water" What we covered: 🤝 How the Xylem Innovation Labs explore partnerships with early-stage technology providers to enhance offerings and improve portfolio s…

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[Extract] "I was very nervous but... they can all just be water nerds together!" - Max Storto - Xylem Innovation Labs 1:52

8M ago1:52

1:52

Max Storto is Lead Innovation Analyst at the Xylem Innovation Labs. Xylem is one of the largest water and wastewater technology company globally and follows the simple motto: "Let's solve water" A bit more than one year ago, I invited Sivan Zamir on this microphone to discuss the Xylem Innovation Labs, Xylem's shiny, fascinating, and intriguing mov…

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