Best Columbia Technology Ventures Podcasts (2024)

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Master Your Circle: Leadership Coaching for Thriving and Influencing in a Messy World. With Lynne Snead, Founder and Coach at Talent Evolution Systems 42:23

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Send us a Text Message. I took a much needed vacation and invited my favorite coach back on the show. Lynne Snead, Principal and Owner of Talent Evolution Systems, discusses how to maintain focus and expand influence, using the three circles model. Leadership is is influence; are you a manager or leader? Would people follow you even if they didn't …

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Electrical Engineers in Test, this is your episode! Reliable performance through Systems Engineering - Genuen 46:54

33m ago46:54

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Send us a Text Message. For the Electrical Engineers in Test out there, this is your episode. Todd VanGilder, CTO and CRO, and Ryan Smith, Tech Fellow, for Genuen join the podcast to talk about achieving reliable performance through Systems Engineering and Custom Test Equipment. And their secret sauce: Replica. 02:26 Meet Genuen Leaders 08:33 Boein…

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

2h 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

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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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Learn AI Ethics, Risks, and Regulation! Christina Montgomery, IBM's Chief Privacy and Trust Officer. Yes, Law can be fun AND very interesting. 44:35

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Send us a Text Message. Learn AI Ethics, Risks, and Regulation with Christina Montgomery, IBM's Chief Privacy and Trust Officer. Yes, Law can be fun AND very interesting. 01:00 Christina Montgomery! 04:36 My Daughter and the Bar 08:36 Chief Privacy and Trust Officer 11:37 Keeping IBM Out of Trouble 13:34 Client Conversations 16:23 Where to Be Bulli…

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

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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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Learn about Digital Adoption Platforms and scale new heights (!) with Meg Gallagher, Director of Sales, WalkMe 41:46

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Send us a Text Message. An avid rock climber and passionate advocate for digital services, Meg Gallagher, Director of Sales, WalkMe. WalkMe is a digital adoption platform (DAP) that helps businesses simplify the user experience and increase user engagement on their websites, mobile apps, and software platforms. 01:19 Meg Gallagher! 02:09 Favorite S…

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

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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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Mastering SEO and Consumer Insights with Sam Torres, CDO of Gray Dot Company. And getting educated on gaming. {Replay} 32:43

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Send us a Text Message. Mastering SEO and Consumer Insights with Sam Torres, CDO of Gray Dot Company. And getting educated on gaming. Sam Torres is the Chief Digital Officer and co-founder of The Gray Dot Company, Gray Dot Company is a consulting firm that specializes in search engine optimization. Sam outlines expertise in complex digital analytic…

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

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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

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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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Fortune 100 Clients with Clodah Daly, IBM Director of Account Technical Leaders. Stories, sound bites, charisma, and lies! 42:27

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Send us a Text Message. A chat about leading Fortune 100 clients with Clodagh Daly, Director of Account Technical Leaders at IBM for UKI. So fun. Stories, sound bites, charisma and lies. 01:41 Introducing Clodagh Daly 05:49 Charisma & Lies 20:40 Account Technical Leader Magic 28:04 C-suite Influence Stories 34:41 The Best Account Technical Leaders …

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

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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

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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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Part 2 : With Roger Premo, General Manager, Corporate Strategy and Ventures. We transition from 5 truths on GenAI to 5 truths on Hybrid Cloud. Everything inquiring minds want to know! 48:14

1M ago48:14

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Send us a Text Message. Part 2 : With Roger Premo, General Manager, Corporate Strategy and Ventures. We transition from 5 truths on GenAI to 5 truths on Hybrid Cloud. Everything inquiring minds want to know! 01:40 Hybrid Cloud 02:32 Truth #6, ROI on Cloud 13:51 #7, Hybrid Multi-cloud is the Norm 18:06 Hybrid Landscapes Today 20:50 #8, Hybrid is Not…

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

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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

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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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5 Truths on GenAI with IBM's Roger Premo, General Manager, Corporate Strategy and Ventures. 48:56

2M ago48:56

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Send us a Text Message. Part 1 : Let's talk IBM's view on IT Strategy with Roger Premo, General Manager, Corporate Strategy and Ventures. This is Roger's 5 truths on GenAI. 01:31 Roger Premo is BACK 02:37 IBM's Ventures 08:06 10 Truths of GenAI and Hybrid Cloud 08:39 Let's Start with Facts 13:37 The First Truth : Multi-model 18:41 Second Truth : Ge…

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

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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

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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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Deep into Intelligent Systems and "Artificial General Intelligence" with Peter Voss, Founder and CEO of Aigo.ai. 50:40

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Send us a Text Message. Want to go deep into Intelligent Systems, meet Peter Voss, Founder and CEO of Aigo.ai. Peter coined the term ‘Artificial General Intelligence’ and is perfecting the hyper-personalized Chatbot, WITH a brain. 01:56 Meet Peter Voss 08:23 Passion for Intelligent Systems 12:54 Why only Aigo 16:31 ChatGPT? A Different View 22:03 A…

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

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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

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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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Marketing : The Power of Scarcity with Dr. Mindy Weinstein, Founder and CEO of Market MindShift, Marketing instructor for Grand Canyon University, Columbia Business School, and Wharton. "Trying to reach ... 28:31

2M ago28:31

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Send us a Text Message. This is always a good interview; an interview from last year with Dr. Mindy Weinstein discussing how we try to reach humans through digital marketing, and the power of scarcity. I am reminded of this concept every time I look at the resell price of Taylor Swift tickets. Marketing : The Power of Scarcity with Mindy Weinstein,…

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

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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

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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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Inside AI-Powered Risk Decisioning: Insights from EVP of Provenir North America, Kathy Stares. 35:29

2M ago35:29

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Send us a Text Message. Kathy Stares, EVP of North America for Provenir talks about AI-powered risk decisioning software, processing more than four billion transactions annually for disruptive financial services organizations in more than 50 countries worldwide. 01:14 Meet Kathy Stares 04:34 The Start of Summer 08:01 AI Powered Risk Decisioning 11:…

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

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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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Emerging Tech, Ayal the Outlier, and no Fear! Part 2 with Ayal Steinberg, GM IBM Technical Community and Client Engineering 28:47

3M ago28:47

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Send us a Text Message. Part 2: Ayal Steinberg, GM Technical Community and Client Engineering. A life in Sales is discussed in terms of Tech, leadership insights, and calling your shots. You're guaranteed to find at least one nugget to operationalize. 00:12 The State of AI 03:45 Instruct Lab, Open & Closed Models 08:49 Exciting Tech 15:51 Ayal the …

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

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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

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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

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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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Tech Talk with Ayal Steinberg, IBM GM Technical Community and Client Engineering: Part 1 - Navigating Sales, Leadership, and Calling the Shots. Unveiling Insights to Operationalize Your Success! 26:10

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Send us a Text Message. Part 1: Ayal Steinberg, GM Technical Community and Client Engineering. A life in Sales is discussed in terms of Tech, leadership insights, and calling your shots. You're guaranteed to find at least one nugget to operationalize. 01:24 Tech Community and Client Engineering 05:03 Client Sales versus Technical Sales 07:27 5 to 1…

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

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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

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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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About AI and IBM: chat with Rob Thomas, Senior Vice President, Software and Chief Commercial Officer at IBM 28:03

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Send us a Text Message. This week we chat with Rob Thomas, Senior Vice President, Software and Chief Commercial Officer at IBM. Rob talks health and hobbies, the state of AI, and IBM's overall vision. 01:57 Maintaining Health 03:57 Where is IBM Today? 06:58 Modernizing the Data Center 08:08 Acknowledged Mistakes 10:41 The State of AI 13:48 IBM's Po…

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

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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

3M 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

3M 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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Edge Delta Insights: Automating Observability with David Wynn. Unveiling Intelligent Solutions for Root-Cause Analysis and Beyond! 44:53

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Send us a Text Message. David Wynn, Principal Solution Architect at Edge Delta, talks automated observability, ensuring systems are not only monitored but also intelligently guided through root-cause analysis when issues arise 02:07 Meeting David Wynn 03:27 Sorry, David is from Duke 04:41 Google Cloud 08:02 Edge Delta 11:51 Differentiation 14:21 Re…

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

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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

4M 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

4M 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

3M 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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Next-Level AI Insights: Cody Schneider Part 2. Discover Cutting-Edge Content Creation Techniques with Swell AI & Drafthorse AI Co-founder. 34:21

4M ago34:21

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Send us a Text Message. Cody Schneider Part 2, co-founder of Swell AI and Drafthorse AI : two AI content creation platforms helping businesses scale content production. Consider this an early stage founder discussion. A ton of fun topics in this one. 00:12 Short Nvidia? 06:39 THE Platform of Choice 13:51 Brain Rot 14:43 AI Guidance 17:10 Swell AI's…

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

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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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AI Innovations Unveiled: A Technical Deep Dive with Cody Schneider, Co-founder of Swell AI & Drafthorse AI. Decoding the Algorithms Behind AI Content Creation & Business Scalability. Episode 1: From Marketing ... 32:00

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Send us a Text Message. Part 1. Getting to know Cody Schneider, co-founder of Swell AI and Drafthorse AI : two AI content creation platforms helping businesses scale content production. Consider this an early stage founder discussion. It starts with Marketing and builds to where AI is being used today. 01:31 Meet Cody Schneider 05:27 Differentiatin…

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

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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

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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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Tech Meets Mind: CPO at Phrasee Toby Coulthard on Bridging Human Psychology with AI in Marketing 40:23

4M ago40:23

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Send us a Text Message. Toby Coulthard, CPO at Phrasee talks to Marketing Tech as the interface between human psychology and technology. Phrasee is a marketing platform that leverages generative AI for natural language generation, optimizing content at scale for enterprise clients such as Walgreens, Macy’s, Currys, and more. 01:21 Meet Toby Coultha…

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