Best Karen Dach Podcasts (2024)

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S12E4 - How Carbonet Built Fake Plants to Fight the New Karen 55:04

1d ago55:04

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We treat water with oil - true story! Coagulants and Flocculants used in wastewater treatment are oil-based and often feature Polyacrylamide (or PAM). But there's no other way around, right? Well, there's one, and it looks (very!) promising. Wanna find out? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/…

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Why Everyone's Betting BIG on Water in 2024 12:48

3d ago12:48

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Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with water technology? When GE sold its water division in 2017, nobody blinked. But in 2024, Georg Fischer's stock jumped 15% when they announced they're selling everything BUT water! Plus GF's not alone: DuPont and Danaher are making similar moves, and there's a World in which Veolia might move along. What changed…

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How GF Redirects its Flow to Dominate Water Solutions 37:46

6d ago37:46

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Georg Fischer (or GF) just announced that it divested its Machining Solutions arm for about 650 million Swiss francs to United Grinding Group and evaluated strategic options to do the same with its Casting Solutions division. Said differently, GF fully embraced its new trajectory: becoming a Water and Flow solutions company, with, on top of this, t…

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Water Book Club - The Dynamics of Water Innovation - Paul O'Callaghan (Review & Critique) 17:54

8d ago17:54

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You need to know the rules to beat the rules ⬇️ Water innovation takes decades to be adopted: 35 Years for the average water tech! For their book "The Dynamics of Water Innovation," Paul O'Callaghan and his team reviewed 488 water technologies to identify patterns, timelines (and ways to accelerate them), and some of the specificities of water entr…

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Water Book Club - Liquid Asset - Barton Thompson (Review, Critique & Interview) 26:00

15d ago26:00

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📚 On the bookshelf: Liquid Asset by Barton Thompson 📘 Subtitle: How Business and Government Can Partner to Solve the Freshwater Crisis What's the thesis of the book? What are some key learnings you'll get from it? What are my own thoughts and criticisms about that book? And ultimately, should you read it? ➡️ Let's review! Included: My exclusive int…

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S12E3 - How GWT Saves You Millions with Carbon-Negative Wastewater Treatment 58:01

22d ago58:01

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Gross Wen Technologies reached $15 Million in yearly sales while rolling out in three verticals and getting selected among hundreds of contestant in THE Global Water Hub - aka Singapore. All on the back of a simple, even seemingly simplistic technology: algae-based nutrient removal (and recovery). Oh and did I forget? They profitable from the get-g…

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Will Veolia Eat Your Lunch? 10:27

26d ago10:27

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The World's largest water company is ambitious: it plans on growing 3 times faster than the market, so that its water tech and new solutions business lines will grow by 50% by 2030. How? By introducing 5 Priority Offers, starting with a new dedicated PFAS removal arm: BeyondPFAS. Let's dig into it! 🎙️ PODCAST 🎙️ Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ S…

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WEFTEC 2024: PFAS, Tech, Series B, AI, ML... What Did You Miss? 1:01:23

29d ago1:01:23

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Here are my curated picks from WEFTEC 2024: 💰 Aqua Membranes' Series B (led by Burnt Island Ventures) - with CEO Craig Beckman and Partner Steve Kloos 3️⃣ 3 intriguing Water Techs, finally explained - VorTech (with Sean Mulligan & John McConomy), VVater (with Michael Watt), BioLargo (with Alex Evans) 🤖 ML applied to Water Asset Management (with Jen…

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S12E2 - The US has a $2 Trillion Water Problem - Deep Brief 50:06

1M ago50:06

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The US Water Infrastructure is crumbling - and it may be time for Policy to effectively jump in. Let's discuss how and why with: ➡️ Mae Stevens (the highly praised water lobbyist who wrote the Bill in response to the Flint Crisis - and SO much more): https://www.linkedin.com/in/maestevens/ ➡️ Melisa Logan (Mayor of Blytheville, Arkansas): https://w…

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S12E1 - Growth Story - How MembrIon Will Reach $50 Million ARR By 2030 58:20

1M ago58:20

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In January 2023, MembrIon raised a $12.5M Series B. Roughly two years later, they're on the verge of raising their Series C, but in between, it's been a bumpy road! From zooming in on their target market to turning their business model around through signing their first commercial deals and re-modeling key positions in the team, there's A TON to le…

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S11E20 - How Veolia’s AI Prowess is Redefining Water Technology Leadership 59:19

2M ago59:19

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How did Veolia overcome the Leader's Curse to supercharge its internal and external tools with AI and LLMs when so many sat on the edge? Let's find out! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ 🔗 Come say hi to Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedi…

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S11E19 - How Kando's STREAMi Simplifies Complex Water Quality Data for Executives 49:35

2M ago49:35

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Ever wondered how to FINALLY use AI right in water tech? Let's find out with this Episode! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ 🔗 KANDO's website: https://www.kando.eco/ 🔗 Ori Reshef's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ori-reshef-84440a6/ 🔗 W…

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S11E18 - How Kemira Defied Market Odds to Lead in Bio-Based Tech 38:18

2M ago38:18

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What does it take to Create a 500 Million dollar bio-based market? And how can you replicate these strategies for your own growth-stage endeavors? Let's find out with this Episode! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ 🔗 Come say hi to Riikka on L…

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S11E17 - How Grundfos is Reinventing Itself as a Global Leader in Water Tech Solutions 50:38

2M ago50:38

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Ever wondered how the largest Pump Company in the World turned into a Water Tech player that will enable 300 Million People to get access to Water? 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 #️⃣ Say hi to Laura on LinkedIn: https://…

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S11E16 - How SUDOC Manufactures a 100x Smaller and 1000x More Powerful Catalyst 59:54

3M ago59:54

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When traditional chemistry or oxidation processes fall short, SUDOC gives them a hand by putting their efficiency on steroids. Better: it applies the Cuckoo Tactic and may well outgrow its host process, something you may want to emulate! Wanna learn how? Listen to this episode! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin…

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

3M ago1:02:20

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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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S11E15 - How VAPAR’s AI Makes Underground Pipe Inspections Seamless 58:43

3M ago58:43

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Manual pipe inspections are labor-intensive and prone to human error, but VAPAR automates this process using AI, making it more efficient and cost-effective. By providing detailed and objective data on pipe conditions, VAPAR helps utilities manage and invest in their infrastructure proactively., Wanna learn more? Watch this video! More #water insig…

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The $200M Unconventional Exit of Cambrian: Great or Bittersweet? 16:05

4M ago16:05

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In November 2023, Cambrian announced a $200 Million Growth Equity commitment from Pennybacker. That came along a bizarre move: Pennybacker was also acquiring Cambrian (for an undisclosed amount). So, what's to think of this? What factors led to this unconventional move? Why would I feel there's a bittersweet taste to it? What does it actually mean …

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S11E14 - This Water Tech won CES 2020: Where are they now? 1:01:16

4M ago1:01:16

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Hydraloop stole the show despite Samsung, Sony, or Mercedes aiming at big bangs. Yet, how easy is it to create a category in the #WaterSector? More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ 🔗 Hydraloop's website: https://www.hydraloop.com/ 🔗 Netflix - Brav…

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S11E13 - The World's Best Water Entrepreneur Actually Runs a Charity 55:49

4M ago55:49

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Gary White and his co-founder Matt Damon have enabled water access for over 66 million people! How? Let's find out. More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Episode #️⃣ 🔗 Water.org's website 🔗 Water Equity's website 🔗 The World Bank's "Funding a Water Secure F…

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"Poor People are not a Problem, They are a Market to be Served!" - Gary White (Water.org) 1:00

4M ago1:00

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Gary White, co-founder of Water.org, has been at the forefront of innovative solutions for water access. Alongside Matt Damon, White has provided water and sanitation to over 66 million people through the WaterCredit program. Unlike traditional charity models, WaterCredit offers loans to individuals for water and sanitation projects, which are repa…

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S11E12 - How Adionics Took a Bold Stand in the Competitive DLE Landscape 45:52

4M ago45:52

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Imagine transforming the way we extract one of the most critical elements for our green future—lithium. Adionics may be that game-changer in the Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) market, with their solvent extraction process! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in …

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The Future of Lithium Extraction: A Deep Dive into DLE Technologies - Gabriel Toffani (Adionics) 2:39

4M ago2:39

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Adionics, a French company specializing in advanced ionic solutions, has developed a breakthrough technology for lithium extraction known as Flionex. This solvent extraction process is distinguished by its high selectivity, extracting lithium without removing other elements such as boron, potassium, or magnesium. This results in extremely pure lith…

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S11E11 - How Aquaporin Channels Reverse and Forward Osmosis Together for Growth 1:05:18

4M ago1:05:18

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What's Aquaporin's Path to Profitability? Let's explore the Nobel-Prize-Rooted water tech company's path with CEO Matt Boczkowski! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ Aquaporin's website: https://aquaporin.com/ Philips Water Solutions: https://w…

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How Going IPO Boosted This Water Tech Start Up's Confidence - Matt Boczkowski (Aquaporin) 1:30

4M ago1:30

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Aquaporin, led by CEO Matt Boczkowski, is at the forefront of integrating biotechnology with water treatment. The company's journey began with the Nobel Prize-winning research of Peter Agre on aquaporins, which inspired Aquaporin to develop membranes that mimic these natural water channels. Initially focusing on forward osmosis due to its natural a…

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S11E10 - How Ionic Solutions Trades High Pressure for High Efficiency in Desalination 53:56

5M ago53:56

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Desalination often means high energy consumption and OPEX. Is there a way to make it more efficient and sustainable? Ionic Solutions thinks so - let's explore this intriguing water tech company. Desalination technology can revolutionize water treatment by significantly reducing energy consumption and allowing controlled mineral content in the water…

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Revolutionizing Desalination: A Game-Changing Technology - Jordan Grose (Ionic Solutions) 3:03

5M ago3:03

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Ionic Solutions is transforming the desalination landscape with its innovative ion exchange membrane technology, which offers significant advantages over traditional reverse osmosis (RO) systems. The company's technology stands out due to its exceptionally low power consumption, with some applications achieving up to 97% less energy use compared to…

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S11E9 - How to End Gibberish and Measure your Water Stewardship Commitments Right 1:02:58

5M ago1:02:58

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Water Stewardship and Water Risk Mitigation will be key topics of the upcoming decade. But how can you measure your impact and performance on these if there's no scale? That's where SCS 116 enters the picture: let's explore! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in…

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Revolutionizing Water Management: A New Approach to Sustainability - Lauren Enright (SCS Global Services) 3:09

5M ago3:09

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Water stewardship is about managing water resources sustainably and equitably for all stakeholders. This involves setting standards, measuring impact, and encouraging companies to adopt best practices for water use, aiming to create a positive impact on local communities and the environment. Water stewardship is the management of water resources in…

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S11E8 - How 120Water Profitably Multiplied Its Customer Base by 50 in 4 Years 47:29

5M ago47:29

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Megan Glover co-founded 120Water in 2016, driven by a personal mission sparked by the Flint water crisis. Fast forward to 2024, and 120Water has transformed from a consumer-focused startup to a robust B2B company, scaling its customer base by 50 times in just four years! Wanna know her secrets? Listen to this episode! More #water insights? Connect …

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"Everyone deserves the technology that Denver Water Uses!" - Megan Glover (120Water) 0:52

5M ago0:52

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From Compliance to Growth: Megan Glover on Scaling 120Water In this episode of 'Don't Waste Water,' host Antoine Walter welcomes back Megan Glover, CEO and founder of 120Water. The discussion covers the significant growth and milestones of 120Water since Glover's last appearance, including a major capital raise of $43 million from Edison Partners. …

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5 Water Tech Investment Facts That Will Blow Your Mind 14:04

5M ago14:04

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I reviewed 1188 investment deals in Water Technologies since 2018 to find out - amongst others - who the 5 largest by number of deals and by capital deployed are. How attractive is the Water Sector? Let's find out. More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Epis…

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S11E7 - How Salinity Solutions Squeezes More Water out of Any Stream for Half the Energy 47:30

6M ago47:30

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This water tech start-up turns reverse osmosis into a batch process, which divides the reject by more than two and at half the energy cost. How? Let's find out! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ Salinity Solutions' website: https://salinitysol…

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"This is Reverse Osmosis - Just Better!" - Tim Naughton (Salinity Solutions) 0:32

6M ago0:32

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Salinity Solutions: An innovative water technology company specializing in batch reverse osmosis. The company focuses on improving the efficiency of conventional reverse osmosis systems, achieving higher water recovery rates while reducing energy consumption and chemical usage. Their technology is particularly applicable in industries facing water …

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More Water With Less Energy: the RO Batch Miracle? 15:15

6M ago15:15

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Elon Musk believes that solving the Global Water Crisis is a matter of Better Desalination. Could it start with this revolutionary tech developed by Salinity Solutions? Let's find out! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ The full interview with Tim Naughton from Salinity Solutions will come…

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The Economic Fiasco Behind the Global Water Crisis (It's Worse than you Think) 9:49

6M ago9:49

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Water is underfunded yet crucial to keeping the economy afloat: that's what we knew... but it turns out worse. We're failing faster than expected, and we don't even manage to spend the money we have. Yet there's hope: let's dig in. More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Menti…

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7 Insights from Fajer Mushtaq (Oxyle) in under 7 Minutes! 7:05

6M ago7:05

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What can you apply from everything Fajer just shared? What can you steal and take home? Well, quite a lot if you ask me, starting with these seven insights I wrote down and number one: 1. Customer-Driven Development: 2. Pilot Strategically, and Prove Quickly 3. Build and Leverage Credibility: 4. Position your technology as Future-Proofing for your …

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S11E6 - How Oxyle Destroys PFAS with the Energy You'd Actually Waste 1:23:21

6M ago1:23:21

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We know PFAS removal displaces the problem while PFAS destruction breaks the bank. Or so we thought: Oxyle thinks otherwise, and to understand why, listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ Oxyle's Website: https://oxyle.ch/ Come say H…

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"Where are the European PFAS Treatment Companies?!" - Fajer Mushtaq (Oxyle) 0:58

6M ago0:58

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Oxyle is a company intensely focused on the treatment and monitoring of micropollutants, specifically PFAS. Over the last two and a half years, they have honed their technology to address the increasing market need for effective PFAS removal solutions. Oxyle’s approach leverages existing water treatment technologies but with a sharpened focus on PF…

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7 Insights from Peter Christou (Swirltex) in under 7 Minutes! 6:37

6M ago6:37

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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 Peter Christou's rollercoaster of a ride as the President and Founder of Swirltex? Well, quite a lot if you as…

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S11E5 - How Swirltex Nearly Crushed Its Founder Before Taking Off 49:25

6M ago49:25

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Peter Christou had a water membrane epiphany in his garage in Edmonton. But a terrible timing and some financial difficulties of one of his investors basically turned him... homeless, and in the need to steal food to survive. As Swirltex has since soared and proved its worth, let's explore the full story! More #water insights? Connect with me on Li…

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"Oil and Gas is like Dating a Manic Depressive!" - Peter Christou (Swirltex) 0:59

6M ago0:59

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Swirltex, the company represented by Peter Christou, develops unique membrane technologies that optimize filtration processes. The company distinguishes itself by manipulating the buoyancy of liquids to enhance filtration efficiency, which is particularly effective in industries where traditional membranes fail. This technology not only reduces ene…

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Reinhard Hübner can't promise he won't buy more than 4 Water Companies in 2024! 15:31

6M ago15:31

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Reinhard Hübner (CEO of SKion Water) was my guest on the first episode of the Season 5 of the podcast, a bit more than 2 years ago. To this date, it's still one of the most successful episodes of all time (check it out here: https://dww.show/the-7-secrets-of-the-water-company-of-the-year-you-shall-absolutely-steal/) Since then, SKion has led... 13 …

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"We have no Exit Strategy: this needs to Work!" - Reinhard Hübner (SKion Water) 0:56

6M ago0:56

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In this special episode of our podcast, Reinhard Hübner from SKion Water joins host Antoine Walter to dive deep into the transformative strategies needed to combat water scarcity brought on by climate change. As the world faces increasingly severe ecological disruptions, SKion Water is leading the charge with innovative water management solutions, …

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

7M ago6:44

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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

7M ago59:59

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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

7M ago1:00

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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

7M ago6:02

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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

7M ago1:11:30

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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

7M ago1:00

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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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