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(don't) Waste Water! | Water Tech to Solve the World

(don't) Waste Water! | Water Tech to Solve the World

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(don't) Waste Water! | Water Tech to Solve the World

(don't) Waste Water! | Water Tech to Solve the World

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โ“ Ever wondered how the #WaterIndustry was reacting to our World's Water Challenges? Water Scarcity? #SDG6? PFAS? Climate Change? Circular Economy? Digitization and Smart Water?

๐Ÿ’ชย Get the Water Market pulse for free. In one hour per week, while you do the dishes!

๐Ÿ“ˆ We talk water investment, water tech, water entrepreneurship and water market with entrepreneurs, thought leaders, book authors, scientists, investment funds, VCs, and C-Level experts from water majors.

โžก๏ธ Leverage their insights, advice & experience and ensure to stay on top of best practices

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Tune in every Wednesday (don't miss out! ๐Ÿ˜…)

๐ŸŒ Find all the detailed episode notes, interviews, infographics, and more at http://dww.show


Currently in its 10th Season, the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast has already welcomed around 250 guests from Water Majors (SUEZ, Veolia, Jacobs, Xylem, Kemira, Evoqua, Aquatech, SKion Water...), Scale-Ups (Cambrian Innovation, Epic Cleantec, Gradiant, Liqtech, 374Water, Gingko Bioworks...), Start-Ups (Puraffinity, KETOS, 120Water, ZwitterCo, Membrion, Source...), Universities (Berkeley, the Columbia Water Center), Investment Funds (Sciens Water, Mazarine, Burnt Island Ventures...), Business Accelerators (Imagine H2O, Elemental...), Book Authors (Seth Siegel, David Sedlak, David Lloyd Owen...) or Market Intelligence Companies (BlueTech Research, Global Water Intelligence, World Bank, OECD, Isle Utilities...). Or simply water legends like Gary White, Mina Guli or Andrew Benedek!


On the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast, I strive to make the Water Industry easy to understand for everyone, starting with water professionals, executives, and investors. Hence, he opens the microphone to seasoned, inspirational water experts to discuss their field of excellence.


No one can claim an all-around in-depth understanding of a matter as complex as Water. But piece by piece, you can rebuild the puzzle. With curiosity, patience, and passion, Antoine Walter explores topics such as Advanced Treatment Technologies, Water-Energy Nexus (Hydrogen, Lithium...), PFAS removal, Nature-Based Solutions, Wastewater Reuse, Distributed Water Treatments, Water Finance, and Water Entrepreneurship.


I actually firmly believe that regular listeners of the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast may, in the end, claim a "Water MBA!"


A particular field of interest is how innovation forms, grows and gets widely adopted in a complex and conservative field like the Water Industry. This may be one of the keys to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal nยฐ6 - #SDG6.


Oh, and in short, about me: I'm a water engineer turned avid student of the water business, market, finance, and tech. I'm married, a happy father of three, and I'm French (nobody's perfect ๐Ÿ˜…).


Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

โ“ Ever wondered how the #WaterIndustry was reacting to our World's Water Challenges? Water Scarcity? #SDG6? PFAS? Climate Change? Circular Economy? Digitization and Smart Water?

๐Ÿ’ชย Get the Water Market pulse for free. In one hour per week, while you do the dishes!

๐Ÿ“ˆ We talk water investment, water tech, water entrepreneurship and water market with entrepreneurs, thought leaders, book authors, scientists, investment funds, VCs, and C-Level experts from water majors.

โžก๏ธ Leverage their insights, advice & experience and ensure to stay on top of best practices

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Tune in every Wednesday (don't miss out! ๐Ÿ˜…)

๐ŸŒ Find all the detailed episode notes, interviews, infographics, and more at http://dww.show


Currently in its 10th Season, the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast has already welcomed around 250 guests from Water Majors (SUEZ, Veolia, Jacobs, Xylem, Kemira, Evoqua, Aquatech, SKion Water...), Scale-Ups (Cambrian Innovation, Epic Cleantec, Gradiant, Liqtech, 374Water, Gingko Bioworks...), Start-Ups (Puraffinity, KETOS, 120Water, ZwitterCo, Membrion, Source...), Universities (Berkeley, the Columbia Water Center), Investment Funds (Sciens Water, Mazarine, Burnt Island Ventures...), Business Accelerators (Imagine H2O, Elemental...), Book Authors (Seth Siegel, David Sedlak, David Lloyd Owen...) or Market Intelligence Companies (BlueTech Research, Global Water Intelligence, World Bank, OECD, Isle Utilities...). Or simply water legends like Gary White, Mina Guli or Andrew Benedek!


On the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast, I strive to make the Water Industry easy to understand for everyone, starting with water professionals, executives, and investors. Hence, he opens the microphone to seasoned, inspirational water experts to discuss their field of excellence.


No one can claim an all-around in-depth understanding of a matter as complex as Water. But piece by piece, you can rebuild the puzzle. With curiosity, patience, and passion, Antoine Walter explores topics such as Advanced Treatment Technologies, Water-Energy Nexus (Hydrogen, Lithium...), PFAS removal, Nature-Based Solutions, Wastewater Reuse, Distributed Water Treatments, Water Finance, and Water Entrepreneurship.


I actually firmly believe that regular listeners of the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast may, in the end, claim a "Water MBA!"


A particular field of interest is how innovation forms, grows and gets widely adopted in a complex and conservative field like the Water Industry. This may be one of the keys to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal nยฐ6 - #SDG6.


Oh, and in short, about me: I'm a water engineer turned avid student of the water business, market, finance, and tech. I'm married, a happy father of three, and I'm French (nobody's perfect ๐Ÿ˜…).


Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

461 episodes

3 playlists

    Season 12

  • The 3 Simple Numbers That Predict Any Water Stock's Future cover
    The 3 Simple Numbers That Predict Any Water Stock's Future cover
    The 3 Simple Numbers That Predict Any Water Stock's Future

    I analyzed 139 publicly traded water companies and discovered a simple formula that predicts their valuations using just three parameters: position on the "boring-to-hype spectrum," percentage of digital revenue, and percentage of recurring revenue. This formula reveals systematic market mispricing that creates 8-25% annual return opportunities by exploiting Wall Street's ignorance of water industry fundamentals. Wanna find out? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ ๐Ÿ™Œ Supporters ๐Ÿ™Œ A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #๏ธโƒฃ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #๏ธโƒฃ The Investor Database: https://investors.dww.show/ My exploration of (failing) Small Cap Water Stocks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Flen_vwx0kQ My conversations with Nicola Lei Ravello: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s2e13-can-we-turn-finance-astoundingly-into-the-water-sector-s-new-best-ally https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s5e18-how-to-admit-value-and-actually-overcome-the-economic-risk-of-water ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ ๐Ÿ™‹ QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? โฐ TIME CODES โฐ 00:00 Making Money from Water Stocks? 04:39 The Key Data 07:45 Sponsor: SimpleLab 08:28 Finding 1 10:36 Finding 2 12:02 Finding 3 13:30 Finding 4 15:13 Finding 5 17:02 Finding 6 18:50 Finding 7 19:57 Bonus Finding 22:11 Sponsor: Blue Foot Membranes 23:07 Strategy 1 24:59 Strategy 2 27:07 Strategy 3 29:14 Bonus Strategy 31:57 Conclusion In this week's episode: After analyzing 139 publicly traded water companies and uncovering systematic market mispricing, this water engineer reveals seven data-driven insights showing how water stocks trade at a 12% discount to the S&P 500 despite their defensive characteristics, with Asian companies undervalued by 50% and digital transformation creating 65% valuation premiums. The research exposes three investment strategies ranging from conservative "boring money" portfolios to aggressive geographic arbitrage plays that could potentially deliver 8-25% annual returns by exploiting Wall Street's lack of water industry expertise. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    33min | Published on June 4, 2025

  • S12E19 - This PFAS Removal Company's Secret to 120+ Successful Projects cover
    S12E19 - This PFAS Removal Company's Secret to 120+ Successful Projects cover
    S12E19 - This PFAS Removal Company's Secret to 120+ Successful Projects

    Wanna learn how to comply with PFAS Removal targets with the lowest risk and without breaking the bank? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ ๐Ÿ™Œ Supporters ๐Ÿ™Œ A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #๏ธโƒฃ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #๏ธโƒฃ Mirka's email: MWilderer@aqueousvets.com (mailto:MWilderer@aqueousvets.com) AqueoUS Vets' website: https://aqueousvets.com/home PFAS Sensing with FREDsense: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s12e18 Bain Capital acquires AqueoUS Vets: https://www.baincapital.com/news/water-treatment-innovator-aqueous-vets-secures-growth-investment-bain-capital-double-impact My conversation with Transcend (ages ago! ๐Ÿ˜…): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/17-save-time-boost-value-and-wow-customers-in-a-snap-with-these-5-simple-ai-steps AqueoUS Vets acquires Dixie Tanks: https://www.pehub.com/bain-capital-backed-aqueous-vets-buys-manufacturer-dixie-tank-company/ ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ ๐Ÿ™‹ QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? โฐ TIME CODES โฐ 00:00 Introduction 01:45 Private Equity and Water Investments 04:54 AqueoUS Vets: Vision and Strategy 06:08 Innovations in PFAS Removal 08:40 Concept to Commission Approach 11:22 Nationwide Expansion and Vertical Integration 15:04 Media Agnostic Solutions 21:18 Future Technologies and Market Trends 26:11 The Importance of Focus in Business Strategy 28:03 Competing with Industry Giants 31:19 Navigating US Tariffs and Local Manufacturing 33:29 The Future of PFAS Regulation and Market Growth 36:44 Bain's Role and Impact Investment 42:39 Scaling and Operational Efficiency 47:51 Rapid Fire Questions Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    51min | Published on May 28, 2025

  • Perrier Has 60 Days To Comply With The Law But Can't - Here's Why cover
    Perrier Has 60 Days To Comply With The Law But Can't - Here's Why cover
    Perrier Has 60 Days To Comply With The Law But Can't - Here's Why

    Is this the end of Mineral Water? Or just the end of Nestlรฉ Waters? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ ๐Ÿ™Œ Supporters ๐Ÿ™Œ A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #๏ธโƒฃ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #๏ธโƒฃ Lithiated Water - Health Hack or Snake Oil? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNm9fDAAUzk PFAS in your Tap Water? Don't Panic! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPLgE2ZuSqk ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ ๐Ÿ™‹ QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? โฐ TIME CODES โฐ 00:00 5 Million Perrier Bottles Destroyed 00:53 The End of Perrier? 09:28 Why Europeans Venerate Mineral Water 11:01 How Perrier Kickstarted a $300B Industry 12:53 The Ever Increasing Groundwater Contamination 17:14 Epilogue (will Nestlรฉ Sell?) About this Podcast: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast, the leading podcast for water industry professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs seeking deep insights into water tech innovation, investment trends, and strategic moves in the sector. Host Antoine Walter blends his technical expertise with sharp business acumen to deliver weekly episodes featuring candid conversations with C-suite executives, detailed analysis of major water industry developments, and practical insights for water tech startups and seasoned players alike. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    20min | Published on May 24, 2025

  • Water Tech Is Worth More Than You Think: LG Chem's $700M Deal cover
    Water Tech Is Worth More Than You Think: LG Chem's $700M Deal cover
    Water Tech Is Worth More Than You Think: LG Chem's $700M Deal

    Why is a mildly successful Water Tech company valued at almost twice the S&P500 M&A average? And how is that link to Private Equity's appetite for water companies? Let's find out! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ ๐Ÿ™Œ Supporters ๐Ÿ™Œ A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #๏ธโƒฃ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #๏ธโƒฃ Pennybacker acquires Cambrian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTWw9A3S7hU Sciens Water's Take at the US Water Crisis: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrmORG1scuqIo9oW3O5rLcSe--SulfqHz ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ ๐Ÿ™‹ QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? โฐ TIME CODES โฐ 00:00 LG Chem's Water Solutions Sales 00:28 The Story 05:55 The 3 Reasons to Sell 09:17 Private Equity's Appetite for Water 13:57 What Now? 15:49 My 4 Bolt-On Acquisitions Ideas 19:06 Why This Matters (a lot!) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    22min | Published on May 21, 2025

  • The Most Influential Water Summit You've Never Heard Of cover
    The Most Influential Water Summit You've Never Heard Of cover
    The Most Influential Water Summit You've Never Heard Of

    Why is the Global Water Summit the Davos of Water? Watch this video and you'll find out! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ ๐Ÿ™Œ Supporters ๐Ÿ™Œ A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #๏ธโƒฃ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #๏ธโƒฃ GWI Waterdata: https://www.gwiwaterdata.com/ UltraFacility: https://www.ultrafacility.io/ ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ ๐Ÿ™‹ QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? โฐ TIME CODES โฐ 00:00 The Most Influential Water Conference 02:11 1 - Water Meets Money 27:51 2 - 5 Water Analyst Picks 38:29 3 - My Take-Home from GWS 25 46:17 4 - 7 Picks from Select Experts 53:04 What's next? #WaterMeetsMoney #WaterTech About this Podcast: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast! In each episode, Antoine Walter from DWW Media shares water, wastewater & water entrepreneurship stories. This show will teach you the water industry like you've never seen it. If you're asking how the water sector will overcome the water crises ahead, this video is for you. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    54min | Published on May 17, 2025

  • S12E18 - How This Startup Tests PFAS 5x Faster Than Labs cover
    S12E18 - How This Startup Tests PFAS 5x Faster Than Labs cover
    S12E18 - How This Startup Tests PFAS 5x Faster Than Labs

    PFAS testing in Water takes 1-3 months according to the AWWA. How can FREDsense make it happen in 5 Days instead without cutting corners? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ ๐Ÿ™Œ Supporters ๐Ÿ™Œ A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #๏ธโƒฃ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #๏ธโƒฃ FREDsense's website: https://fredsense.com/ Reach out to Emily on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyhicks12/ Check out Julie Bliss Mullen's interview on the podcast: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s11e2-how-aclarity-bootstrapped-its-journey-from-b2c-to-pfas-destruction Flashback to Meena Sankaran's appearance on the mic': https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s3e7-is-software-to-measure-water-quality-actually-a-matter-of-hardware ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ ๐Ÿ™‹ QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? โฐ TIME CODES โฐ 00:00 In this week's episode 01:27 The EPA vs AWWA PFAS lawsuit 04:20 The Economic Impact of PFAS Regulations 06:37 FREDsense and Emily Hicks' journey 10:51 Technical Insights 15:13 Real-World Applications and Case Studies 32:58 PFAS Market Demand and Education 36:51 Global Market Focus and Expansion 39:18 Hardware Development and Bootstrapping 45:48 Business Models and Revenue Streams 47:27 Future Vision and Technological Roadmap 54:51 Rapid Fire Questions ๐Ÿ“ IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE ๐Ÿš€ How FREDsense delivers PFAS testing in 5 days vs. industry standard 5 weeks through biosensor technology ๐Ÿ’ฐ The bootstrapped journey from $25K water bottle crowdfunding campaign to pioneering field PFAS detection kits ๐Ÿ”ฌ Why the company pivoted from arsenic and COVID detection to focusing purely on PFAS chemistry and unmet market needs ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ What makes on-site PFAS testing possible: polymer-based biosensors that bind and measure down to part-per-trillion levels ๐Ÿค Strategic partnerships with treatment leaders like Clarity, Axl, and Avivo for service lab rapid turnaround offerings Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    1h00 | Published on May 7, 2025

  • PFAS in Your Tap Water? Don't Panic - do THIS Instead! cover
    PFAS in Your Tap Water? Don't Panic - do THIS Instead! cover
    PFAS in Your Tap Water? Don't Panic - do THIS Instead!

    Just received a PFAS Notice at home? Don't panic - let's go through it together! #๏ธโƒฃ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #๏ธโƒฃ Johns Hopkins study on PFAS in Bottled Water: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34118648/ Study on PFAS in Beer: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40272161/ The Toronto Paper on LCMS to detect PFAS at ppt levels: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ac0100648 Decline in vaccine efficiency linked with blood PFAS levels: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22274686/ Increased cholesterol linked with PFAS in blood: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3116641/ Pregnancy disorders linked with PFAS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35696844/ The AWWA vs EPA lawsuit: https://www.awwa.org/resource/pfas/ Tapscore's PFAS screening test: https://mytapscore.com/products/epa-8327-pfas-screen-water-test 10 PFAS questions answered: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dlH0RSCtH0 ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ PODCAST ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water ๐Ÿ‘‹ SOCIAL MEDIA ๐Ÿ‘‹ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ โฐ TIME CODES โฐ 00:00 The PFAS letter 01:23 Detecting PFAS 04:12 There's PFAS. Then what? 06:01 PFAS contamination odds 07:30 PFAS Health Impacts 08:47 3 Wrong Reactions 09:25 PFAS in Bottled Water 13:54 PFAS in Beer 14:42 Solution 1 17:57 Solution 2 19:31 The BEST Solution 22:10 Next Steps ๐Ÿ“ IN THIS VIDEO ๐Ÿ’Œ Why you're receiving PFAS notification letters and what they actually mean for your health and water quality ๐Ÿงช The surprising truth about PFAS in bottled water and beer, with eye-opening research revealing widespread contamination ๐Ÿ’ฐ Why individual filtration costs 200 times more than community solutions, with a detailed cost breakdown of all your options ๐Ÿšฟ Three practical solutions to protect your family from PFAS, with one clear winner that most people overlook ๐Ÿ”ฌ How water analytics has evolved from detecting "poo in your drinking water" to measuring trace contaminants at parts per trillion Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    23min | Published on May 2, 2025

  • S12E17 - How Swirltex Transforms Wastewater Using Only Air Bubbles! cover
    S12E17 - How Swirltex Transforms Wastewater Using Only Air Bubbles! cover
    S12E17 - How Swirltex Transforms Wastewater Using Only Air Bubbles!

    How can Swirltex claim to succeed where membranes always failed? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ ๐Ÿ™Œ Supporters ๐Ÿ™Œ A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #๏ธโƒฃ All the Links Mentioned in this Episode #๏ธโƒฃ Connect with Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-christou-4b758043/ Swirltex' website: https://swirltex.com/ Peter's first appearance on the podcast: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s11e5-how-swirltex-nearly-crushed-its-founder-before-taking-off ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ ๐Ÿ™‹ QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? โฐ TIME CODES โฐ 00:00 In this Week's Episode 01:49 Innovation in Membrane Technology 04:32 Strategic Pivot and Market Focus 08:39 Sales and Testing Process 16:31 Client Relationships and Support 21:31 Market Expansion and Partnerships 25:45 Scaling and Growth Strategy 30:49 Future Plans and Market Expansion 40:15 Execution and Infrastructure 48:18 2030 Vision ๐Ÿ“ IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE ๐Ÿ”„ How Swirltex's revolutionary membrane technology creates a 50/50 air-water mixture under pressure, achieving unprecedented filtration performance without traditional pre-treatment ๐Ÿ’ฐ Why the company's strategic pivot to standardized membrane skids builds 24% recurring revenue while targeting Food & Beverage as their primary vertical (90% of sales) ๐ŸŒŠ How their unique testing process allows clients to see exact removal rates before proposals, solving consistency problems that plague traditional filtration technologies like DAF ๐Ÿš€ Inside the company's growth strategy, balancing $5M in confirmed projects while raising capital to scale from direct sales to channel partners and OEM relationships ๐Ÿ”ฌ The technological breakthrough that makes their membranes excel at handling oil, grease, and colloidal materials that would quickly foul conventional membrane systems About this Podcast: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast, the leading podcast for water industry professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs seeking deep insights into water tech innovation, investment trends, and strategic moves in the sector. Host Antoine Walter blends his technical expertise with sharp business acumen to deliver weekly episodes featuring candid conversations with C-suite executives, detailed analysis of major water industry developments, and practical insights for water tech startups and seasoned players alike. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    51min | Published on April 30, 2025

  • S12E16 - 16 Warning Signs a Founder Is About to Exit Their Water Tech Company cover
    S12E16 - 16 Warning Signs a Founder Is About to Exit Their Water Tech Company cover
    S12E16 - 16 Warning Signs a Founder Is About to Exit Their Water Tech Company

    This simple sequence makes 83% of Water Founders Leave Early - that's what I found, investigating 1571 water tech companies and their 3356 founders! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ ๐Ÿ™Œ Supporters ๐Ÿ™Œ A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #๏ธโƒฃ All the Links Mentioned in this Episode #๏ธโƒฃ The Dynamics of Water Innovation Book: https://www.bluetechresearch.com/the-dynamics-of-water-innovation/ Global Water Intelligence's WaterData: https://www.gwiwaterdata.com/ My Review of Paul O'Callaghan's book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A36PsBc1cnc My deep dive in Water Tech's growth stage investment scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqQwOC-ys4c ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ ๐Ÿ™‹ QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? โฐ TIME CODES โฐ 00:00 Why start-up founders matter to investors 01:02 The Universal Sequence 02:33 3 Red Flags that Predict Failure 03:45 Methodology 05:40 Sponsor 06:26 1. Founders' Profile 08:23 2. Fundraising Events 10:06 3. Market Events 12:13 4. Team Development 15:02 5. Board Structure 16:47 6. Future Evolution 18:24 Sponsor ๐Ÿ“ IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE ๐Ÿ” The critical 5-step sequence that predicts 83% of founder departures (and how board appointments trigger the countdown) ๐Ÿ’ผ Why hiring velocity is the second strongest predictor of founder exits, and what happens when a company reaches 80 employees ๐Ÿšฉ The three red flags that doom startups after founder departures, including why losing two founders in 24 months leads to 72% failure rate ๐Ÿ’ฐ How fundraising impacts founder tenure and why hardware companies see 8% higher founder turnover than software startups ๐ŸŒ The surprising geographical differences in founder longevity across regions and what market milestones actually keep founders engaged About this Podcast: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast, the leading podcast for water industry professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs seeking deep insights into water tech innovation, investment trends, and strategic moves in the sector. Host Antoine Walter blends his technical expertise with sharp business acumen to deliver weekly episodes featuring candid conversations with C-suite executives, detailed analysis of major water industry developments, and practical insights for water tech startups and seasoned players alike. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    19min | Published on April 23, 2025

  • S12E15 - How BlueFoot Created Unbreakable Membranes with "Just" Polyester cover
    S12E15 - How BlueFoot Created Unbreakable Membranes with "Just" Polyester cover
    S12E15 - How BlueFoot Created Unbreakable Membranes with "Just" Polyester

    Ever wondered if unbreakable membranes really existed? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ ๐Ÿ™Œ Supporters ๐Ÿ™Œ A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #๏ธโƒฃ All the Links Mentioned in this Episode #๏ธโƒฃ Connect with Stephan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephan-van-hoof-bb77316/ BlueFoot Membranes was spun out from VITO: https://vito.be/en ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ ๐Ÿ™‹ QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? โฐ TIME CODES โฐ 00:00 In this Week's Episode 01:38 The Membrane Market 04:38 Unique Features and Benefits 11:03 Stephan's Journey and Blue Foot's Growth 16:01 Commercial Strategy and Partnerships 22:44 Global Expansion Strategies 27:39 OEM Strategy and Customer Relations 32:46 Future Growth and Funding Plans 37:27 Rapid Fire Questions ๐Ÿ“ IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE ๐Ÿง  How Blue Foot combines the best features of flat sheet, tubular, and ceramic membranes into one unbreakable solution ๐Ÿ’ง The journey from VITO spin-off to scaling a disruptive membrane technology with OEM partnerships across Europe, Southeast Asia, and Australia โšก The real-world benefits of 50% lower energy consumption and compact footprint that's changing how industries approach water reuse ๐Ÿ’ผ Why Blue Foot's strategic fundraising of โ‚ฌ15 million supports their ambitious 2028 target of โ‚ฌ40 million revenue with 100% annual growth ๐Ÿญ How breakthrough membrane technology is enabling water reuse in challenging industrial applications like breweries and slaughterhouses About this Podcast: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast, the leading podcast for water industry professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs seeking deep insights into water tech innovation, investment trends, and strategic moves in the sector. Host Antoine Walter blends his technical expertise with sharp business acumen to deliver weekly episodes featuring candid conversations with C-suite executives, detailed analysis of major water industry developments, and practical insights for water tech startups and seasoned players alike. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    43min | Published on April 16, 2025

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โ“ Ever wondered how the #WaterIndustry was reacting to our World's Water Challenges? Water Scarcity? #SDG6? PFAS? Climate Change? Circular Economy? Digitization and Smart Water?

๐Ÿ’ชย Get the Water Market pulse for free. In one hour per week, while you do the dishes!

๐Ÿ“ˆ We talk water investment, water tech, water entrepreneurship and water market with entrepreneurs, thought leaders, book authors, scientists, investment funds, VCs, and C-Level experts from water majors.

โžก๏ธ Leverage their insights, advice & experience and ensure to stay on top of best practices

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Tune in every Wednesday (don't miss out! ๐Ÿ˜…)

๐ŸŒ Find all the detailed episode notes, interviews, infographics, and more at http://dww.show


Currently in its 10th Season, the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast has already welcomed around 250 guests from Water Majors (SUEZ, Veolia, Jacobs, Xylem, Kemira, Evoqua, Aquatech, SKion Water...), Scale-Ups (Cambrian Innovation, Epic Cleantec, Gradiant, Liqtech, 374Water, Gingko Bioworks...), Start-Ups (Puraffinity, KETOS, 120Water, ZwitterCo, Membrion, Source...), Universities (Berkeley, the Columbia Water Center), Investment Funds (Sciens Water, Mazarine, Burnt Island Ventures...), Business Accelerators (Imagine H2O, Elemental...), Book Authors (Seth Siegel, David Sedlak, David Lloyd Owen...) or Market Intelligence Companies (BlueTech Research, Global Water Intelligence, World Bank, OECD, Isle Utilities...). Or simply water legends like Gary White, Mina Guli or Andrew Benedek!


On the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast, I strive to make the Water Industry easy to understand for everyone, starting with water professionals, executives, and investors. Hence, he opens the microphone to seasoned, inspirational water experts to discuss their field of excellence.


No one can claim an all-around in-depth understanding of a matter as complex as Water. But piece by piece, you can rebuild the puzzle. With curiosity, patience, and passion, Antoine Walter explores topics such as Advanced Treatment Technologies, Water-Energy Nexus (Hydrogen, Lithium...), PFAS removal, Nature-Based Solutions, Wastewater Reuse, Distributed Water Treatments, Water Finance, and Water Entrepreneurship.


I actually firmly believe that regular listeners of the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast may, in the end, claim a "Water MBA!"


A particular field of interest is how innovation forms, grows and gets widely adopted in a complex and conservative field like the Water Industry. This may be one of the keys to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal nยฐ6 - #SDG6.


Oh, and in short, about me: I'm a water engineer turned avid student of the water business, market, finance, and tech. I'm married, a happy father of three, and I'm French (nobody's perfect ๐Ÿ˜…).


Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

โ“ Ever wondered how the #WaterIndustry was reacting to our World's Water Challenges? Water Scarcity? #SDG6? PFAS? Climate Change? Circular Economy? Digitization and Smart Water?

๐Ÿ’ชย Get the Water Market pulse for free. In one hour per week, while you do the dishes!

๐Ÿ“ˆ We talk water investment, water tech, water entrepreneurship and water market with entrepreneurs, thought leaders, book authors, scientists, investment funds, VCs, and C-Level experts from water majors.

โžก๏ธ Leverage their insights, advice & experience and ensure to stay on top of best practices

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Tune in every Wednesday (don't miss out! ๐Ÿ˜…)

๐ŸŒ Find all the detailed episode notes, interviews, infographics, and more at http://dww.show


Currently in its 10th Season, the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast has already welcomed around 250 guests from Water Majors (SUEZ, Veolia, Jacobs, Xylem, Kemira, Evoqua, Aquatech, SKion Water...), Scale-Ups (Cambrian Innovation, Epic Cleantec, Gradiant, Liqtech, 374Water, Gingko Bioworks...), Start-Ups (Puraffinity, KETOS, 120Water, ZwitterCo, Membrion, Source...), Universities (Berkeley, the Columbia Water Center), Investment Funds (Sciens Water, Mazarine, Burnt Island Ventures...), Business Accelerators (Imagine H2O, Elemental...), Book Authors (Seth Siegel, David Sedlak, David Lloyd Owen...) or Market Intelligence Companies (BlueTech Research, Global Water Intelligence, World Bank, OECD, Isle Utilities...). Or simply water legends like Gary White, Mina Guli or Andrew Benedek!


On the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast, I strive to make the Water Industry easy to understand for everyone, starting with water professionals, executives, and investors. Hence, he opens the microphone to seasoned, inspirational water experts to discuss their field of excellence.


No one can claim an all-around in-depth understanding of a matter as complex as Water. But piece by piece, you can rebuild the puzzle. With curiosity, patience, and passion, Antoine Walter explores topics such as Advanced Treatment Technologies, Water-Energy Nexus (Hydrogen, Lithium...), PFAS removal, Nature-Based Solutions, Wastewater Reuse, Distributed Water Treatments, Water Finance, and Water Entrepreneurship.


I actually firmly believe that regular listeners of the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast may, in the end, claim a "Water MBA!"


A particular field of interest is how innovation forms, grows and gets widely adopted in a complex and conservative field like the Water Industry. This may be one of the keys to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal nยฐ6 - #SDG6.


Oh, and in short, about me: I'm a water engineer turned avid student of the water business, market, finance, and tech. I'm married, a happy father of three, and I'm French (nobody's perfect ๐Ÿ˜…).


Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

461 episodes

3 playlists

    Season 12

  • The 3 Simple Numbers That Predict Any Water Stock's Future cover
    The 3 Simple Numbers That Predict Any Water Stock's Future cover
    The 3 Simple Numbers That Predict Any Water Stock's Future

    I analyzed 139 publicly traded water companies and discovered a simple formula that predicts their valuations using just three parameters: position on the "boring-to-hype spectrum," percentage of digital revenue, and percentage of recurring revenue. This formula reveals systematic market mispricing that creates 8-25% annual return opportunities by exploiting Wall Street's ignorance of water industry fundamentals. Wanna find out? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ ๐Ÿ™Œ Supporters ๐Ÿ™Œ A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #๏ธโƒฃ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #๏ธโƒฃ The Investor Database: https://investors.dww.show/ My exploration of (failing) Small Cap Water Stocks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Flen_vwx0kQ My conversations with Nicola Lei Ravello: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s2e13-can-we-turn-finance-astoundingly-into-the-water-sector-s-new-best-ally https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s5e18-how-to-admit-value-and-actually-overcome-the-economic-risk-of-water ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ ๐Ÿ™‹ QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? โฐ TIME CODES โฐ 00:00 Making Money from Water Stocks? 04:39 The Key Data 07:45 Sponsor: SimpleLab 08:28 Finding 1 10:36 Finding 2 12:02 Finding 3 13:30 Finding 4 15:13 Finding 5 17:02 Finding 6 18:50 Finding 7 19:57 Bonus Finding 22:11 Sponsor: Blue Foot Membranes 23:07 Strategy 1 24:59 Strategy 2 27:07 Strategy 3 29:14 Bonus Strategy 31:57 Conclusion In this week's episode: After analyzing 139 publicly traded water companies and uncovering systematic market mispricing, this water engineer reveals seven data-driven insights showing how water stocks trade at a 12% discount to the S&P 500 despite their defensive characteristics, with Asian companies undervalued by 50% and digital transformation creating 65% valuation premiums. The research exposes three investment strategies ranging from conservative "boring money" portfolios to aggressive geographic arbitrage plays that could potentially deliver 8-25% annual returns by exploiting Wall Street's lack of water industry expertise. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    33min | Published on June 4, 2025

  • S12E19 - This PFAS Removal Company's Secret to 120+ Successful Projects cover
    S12E19 - This PFAS Removal Company's Secret to 120+ Successful Projects cover
    S12E19 - This PFAS Removal Company's Secret to 120+ Successful Projects

    Wanna learn how to comply with PFAS Removal targets with the lowest risk and without breaking the bank? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ ๐Ÿ™Œ Supporters ๐Ÿ™Œ A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #๏ธโƒฃ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #๏ธโƒฃ Mirka's email: MWilderer@aqueousvets.com (mailto:MWilderer@aqueousvets.com) AqueoUS Vets' website: https://aqueousvets.com/home PFAS Sensing with FREDsense: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s12e18 Bain Capital acquires AqueoUS Vets: https://www.baincapital.com/news/water-treatment-innovator-aqueous-vets-secures-growth-investment-bain-capital-double-impact My conversation with Transcend (ages ago! ๐Ÿ˜…): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/17-save-time-boost-value-and-wow-customers-in-a-snap-with-these-5-simple-ai-steps AqueoUS Vets acquires Dixie Tanks: https://www.pehub.com/bain-capital-backed-aqueous-vets-buys-manufacturer-dixie-tank-company/ ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ ๐Ÿ™‹ QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? โฐ TIME CODES โฐ 00:00 Introduction 01:45 Private Equity and Water Investments 04:54 AqueoUS Vets: Vision and Strategy 06:08 Innovations in PFAS Removal 08:40 Concept to Commission Approach 11:22 Nationwide Expansion and Vertical Integration 15:04 Media Agnostic Solutions 21:18 Future Technologies and Market Trends 26:11 The Importance of Focus in Business Strategy 28:03 Competing with Industry Giants 31:19 Navigating US Tariffs and Local Manufacturing 33:29 The Future of PFAS Regulation and Market Growth 36:44 Bain's Role and Impact Investment 42:39 Scaling and Operational Efficiency 47:51 Rapid Fire Questions Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    51min | Published on May 28, 2025

  • Perrier Has 60 Days To Comply With The Law But Can't - Here's Why cover
    Perrier Has 60 Days To Comply With The Law But Can't - Here's Why cover
    Perrier Has 60 Days To Comply With The Law But Can't - Here's Why

    Is this the end of Mineral Water? Or just the end of Nestlรฉ Waters? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ ๐Ÿ™Œ Supporters ๐Ÿ™Œ A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #๏ธโƒฃ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #๏ธโƒฃ Lithiated Water - Health Hack or Snake Oil? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNm9fDAAUzk PFAS in your Tap Water? Don't Panic! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPLgE2ZuSqk ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ ๐Ÿ™‹ QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? โฐ TIME CODES โฐ 00:00 5 Million Perrier Bottles Destroyed 00:53 The End of Perrier? 09:28 Why Europeans Venerate Mineral Water 11:01 How Perrier Kickstarted a $300B Industry 12:53 The Ever Increasing Groundwater Contamination 17:14 Epilogue (will Nestlรฉ Sell?) About this Podcast: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast, the leading podcast for water industry professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs seeking deep insights into water tech innovation, investment trends, and strategic moves in the sector. Host Antoine Walter blends his technical expertise with sharp business acumen to deliver weekly episodes featuring candid conversations with C-suite executives, detailed analysis of major water industry developments, and practical insights for water tech startups and seasoned players alike. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    20min | Published on May 24, 2025

  • Water Tech Is Worth More Than You Think: LG Chem's $700M Deal cover
    Water Tech Is Worth More Than You Think: LG Chem's $700M Deal cover
    Water Tech Is Worth More Than You Think: LG Chem's $700M Deal

    Why is a mildly successful Water Tech company valued at almost twice the S&P500 M&A average? And how is that link to Private Equity's appetite for water companies? Let's find out! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ ๐Ÿ™Œ Supporters ๐Ÿ™Œ A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #๏ธโƒฃ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #๏ธโƒฃ Pennybacker acquires Cambrian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTWw9A3S7hU Sciens Water's Take at the US Water Crisis: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrmORG1scuqIo9oW3O5rLcSe--SulfqHz ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ ๐Ÿ™‹ QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? โฐ TIME CODES โฐ 00:00 LG Chem's Water Solutions Sales 00:28 The Story 05:55 The 3 Reasons to Sell 09:17 Private Equity's Appetite for Water 13:57 What Now? 15:49 My 4 Bolt-On Acquisitions Ideas 19:06 Why This Matters (a lot!) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    22min | Published on May 21, 2025

  • The Most Influential Water Summit You've Never Heard Of cover
    The Most Influential Water Summit You've Never Heard Of cover
    The Most Influential Water Summit You've Never Heard Of

    Why is the Global Water Summit the Davos of Water? Watch this video and you'll find out! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ ๐Ÿ™Œ Supporters ๐Ÿ™Œ A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #๏ธโƒฃ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #๏ธโƒฃ GWI Waterdata: https://www.gwiwaterdata.com/ UltraFacility: https://www.ultrafacility.io/ ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ ๐Ÿ™‹ QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? โฐ TIME CODES โฐ 00:00 The Most Influential Water Conference 02:11 1 - Water Meets Money 27:51 2 - 5 Water Analyst Picks 38:29 3 - My Take-Home from GWS 25 46:17 4 - 7 Picks from Select Experts 53:04 What's next? #WaterMeetsMoney #WaterTech About this Podcast: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast! In each episode, Antoine Walter from DWW Media shares water, wastewater & water entrepreneurship stories. This show will teach you the water industry like you've never seen it. If you're asking how the water sector will overcome the water crises ahead, this video is for you. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    54min | Published on May 17, 2025

  • S12E18 - How This Startup Tests PFAS 5x Faster Than Labs cover
    S12E18 - How This Startup Tests PFAS 5x Faster Than Labs cover
    S12E18 - How This Startup Tests PFAS 5x Faster Than Labs

    PFAS testing in Water takes 1-3 months according to the AWWA. How can FREDsense make it happen in 5 Days instead without cutting corners? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ ๐Ÿ™Œ Supporters ๐Ÿ™Œ A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #๏ธโƒฃ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #๏ธโƒฃ FREDsense's website: https://fredsense.com/ Reach out to Emily on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyhicks12/ Check out Julie Bliss Mullen's interview on the podcast: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s11e2-how-aclarity-bootstrapped-its-journey-from-b2c-to-pfas-destruction Flashback to Meena Sankaran's appearance on the mic': https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s3e7-is-software-to-measure-water-quality-actually-a-matter-of-hardware ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ ๐Ÿ™‹ QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? โฐ TIME CODES โฐ 00:00 In this week's episode 01:27 The EPA vs AWWA PFAS lawsuit 04:20 The Economic Impact of PFAS Regulations 06:37 FREDsense and Emily Hicks' journey 10:51 Technical Insights 15:13 Real-World Applications and Case Studies 32:58 PFAS Market Demand and Education 36:51 Global Market Focus and Expansion 39:18 Hardware Development and Bootstrapping 45:48 Business Models and Revenue Streams 47:27 Future Vision and Technological Roadmap 54:51 Rapid Fire Questions ๐Ÿ“ IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE ๐Ÿš€ How FREDsense delivers PFAS testing in 5 days vs. industry standard 5 weeks through biosensor technology ๐Ÿ’ฐ The bootstrapped journey from $25K water bottle crowdfunding campaign to pioneering field PFAS detection kits ๐Ÿ”ฌ Why the company pivoted from arsenic and COVID detection to focusing purely on PFAS chemistry and unmet market needs ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ What makes on-site PFAS testing possible: polymer-based biosensors that bind and measure down to part-per-trillion levels ๐Ÿค Strategic partnerships with treatment leaders like Clarity, Axl, and Avivo for service lab rapid turnaround offerings Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    1h00 | Published on May 7, 2025

  • PFAS in Your Tap Water? Don't Panic - do THIS Instead! cover
    PFAS in Your Tap Water? Don't Panic - do THIS Instead! cover
    PFAS in Your Tap Water? Don't Panic - do THIS Instead!

    Just received a PFAS Notice at home? Don't panic - let's go through it together! #๏ธโƒฃ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #๏ธโƒฃ Johns Hopkins study on PFAS in Bottled Water: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34118648/ Study on PFAS in Beer: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40272161/ The Toronto Paper on LCMS to detect PFAS at ppt levels: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ac0100648 Decline in vaccine efficiency linked with blood PFAS levels: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22274686/ Increased cholesterol linked with PFAS in blood: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3116641/ Pregnancy disorders linked with PFAS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35696844/ The AWWA vs EPA lawsuit: https://www.awwa.org/resource/pfas/ Tapscore's PFAS screening test: https://mytapscore.com/products/epa-8327-pfas-screen-water-test 10 PFAS questions answered: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dlH0RSCtH0 ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ PODCAST ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water ๐Ÿ‘‹ SOCIAL MEDIA ๐Ÿ‘‹ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ โฐ TIME CODES โฐ 00:00 The PFAS letter 01:23 Detecting PFAS 04:12 There's PFAS. Then what? 06:01 PFAS contamination odds 07:30 PFAS Health Impacts 08:47 3 Wrong Reactions 09:25 PFAS in Bottled Water 13:54 PFAS in Beer 14:42 Solution 1 17:57 Solution 2 19:31 The BEST Solution 22:10 Next Steps ๐Ÿ“ IN THIS VIDEO ๐Ÿ’Œ Why you're receiving PFAS notification letters and what they actually mean for your health and water quality ๐Ÿงช The surprising truth about PFAS in bottled water and beer, with eye-opening research revealing widespread contamination ๐Ÿ’ฐ Why individual filtration costs 200 times more than community solutions, with a detailed cost breakdown of all your options ๐Ÿšฟ Three practical solutions to protect your family from PFAS, with one clear winner that most people overlook ๐Ÿ”ฌ How water analytics has evolved from detecting "poo in your drinking water" to measuring trace contaminants at parts per trillion Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    23min | Published on May 2, 2025

  • S12E17 - How Swirltex Transforms Wastewater Using Only Air Bubbles! cover
    S12E17 - How Swirltex Transforms Wastewater Using Only Air Bubbles! cover
    S12E17 - How Swirltex Transforms Wastewater Using Only Air Bubbles!

    How can Swirltex claim to succeed where membranes always failed? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ ๐Ÿ™Œ Supporters ๐Ÿ™Œ A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #๏ธโƒฃ All the Links Mentioned in this Episode #๏ธโƒฃ Connect with Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-christou-4b758043/ Swirltex' website: https://swirltex.com/ Peter's first appearance on the podcast: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s11e5-how-swirltex-nearly-crushed-its-founder-before-taking-off ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ ๐Ÿ™‹ QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? โฐ TIME CODES โฐ 00:00 In this Week's Episode 01:49 Innovation in Membrane Technology 04:32 Strategic Pivot and Market Focus 08:39 Sales and Testing Process 16:31 Client Relationships and Support 21:31 Market Expansion and Partnerships 25:45 Scaling and Growth Strategy 30:49 Future Plans and Market Expansion 40:15 Execution and Infrastructure 48:18 2030 Vision ๐Ÿ“ IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE ๐Ÿ”„ How Swirltex's revolutionary membrane technology creates a 50/50 air-water mixture under pressure, achieving unprecedented filtration performance without traditional pre-treatment ๐Ÿ’ฐ Why the company's strategic pivot to standardized membrane skids builds 24% recurring revenue while targeting Food & Beverage as their primary vertical (90% of sales) ๐ŸŒŠ How their unique testing process allows clients to see exact removal rates before proposals, solving consistency problems that plague traditional filtration technologies like DAF ๐Ÿš€ Inside the company's growth strategy, balancing $5M in confirmed projects while raising capital to scale from direct sales to channel partners and OEM relationships ๐Ÿ”ฌ The technological breakthrough that makes their membranes excel at handling oil, grease, and colloidal materials that would quickly foul conventional membrane systems About this Podcast: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast, the leading podcast for water industry professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs seeking deep insights into water tech innovation, investment trends, and strategic moves in the sector. Host Antoine Walter blends his technical expertise with sharp business acumen to deliver weekly episodes featuring candid conversations with C-suite executives, detailed analysis of major water industry developments, and practical insights for water tech startups and seasoned players alike. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    51min | Published on April 30, 2025

  • S12E16 - 16 Warning Signs a Founder Is About to Exit Their Water Tech Company cover
    S12E16 - 16 Warning Signs a Founder Is About to Exit Their Water Tech Company cover
    S12E16 - 16 Warning Signs a Founder Is About to Exit Their Water Tech Company

    This simple sequence makes 83% of Water Founders Leave Early - that's what I found, investigating 1571 water tech companies and their 3356 founders! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ ๐Ÿ™Œ Supporters ๐Ÿ™Œ A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #๏ธโƒฃ All the Links Mentioned in this Episode #๏ธโƒฃ The Dynamics of Water Innovation Book: https://www.bluetechresearch.com/the-dynamics-of-water-innovation/ Global Water Intelligence's WaterData: https://www.gwiwaterdata.com/ My Review of Paul O'Callaghan's book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A36PsBc1cnc My deep dive in Water Tech's growth stage investment scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqQwOC-ys4c ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ ๐Ÿ™‹ QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? โฐ TIME CODES โฐ 00:00 Why start-up founders matter to investors 01:02 The Universal Sequence 02:33 3 Red Flags that Predict Failure 03:45 Methodology 05:40 Sponsor 06:26 1. Founders' Profile 08:23 2. Fundraising Events 10:06 3. Market Events 12:13 4. Team Development 15:02 5. Board Structure 16:47 6. Future Evolution 18:24 Sponsor ๐Ÿ“ IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE ๐Ÿ” The critical 5-step sequence that predicts 83% of founder departures (and how board appointments trigger the countdown) ๐Ÿ’ผ Why hiring velocity is the second strongest predictor of founder exits, and what happens when a company reaches 80 employees ๐Ÿšฉ The three red flags that doom startups after founder departures, including why losing two founders in 24 months leads to 72% failure rate ๐Ÿ’ฐ How fundraising impacts founder tenure and why hardware companies see 8% higher founder turnover than software startups ๐ŸŒ The surprising geographical differences in founder longevity across regions and what market milestones actually keep founders engaged About this Podcast: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast, the leading podcast for water industry professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs seeking deep insights into water tech innovation, investment trends, and strategic moves in the sector. Host Antoine Walter blends his technical expertise with sharp business acumen to deliver weekly episodes featuring candid conversations with C-suite executives, detailed analysis of major water industry developments, and practical insights for water tech startups and seasoned players alike. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    19min | Published on April 23, 2025

  • S12E15 - How BlueFoot Created Unbreakable Membranes with "Just" Polyester cover
    S12E15 - How BlueFoot Created Unbreakable Membranes with "Just" Polyester cover
    S12E15 - How BlueFoot Created Unbreakable Membranes with "Just" Polyester

    Ever wondered if unbreakable membranes really existed? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ ๐Ÿ™Œ Supporters ๐Ÿ™Œ A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #๏ธโƒฃ All the Links Mentioned in this Episode #๏ธโƒฃ Connect with Stephan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephan-van-hoof-bb77316/ BlueFoot Membranes was spun out from VITO: https://vito.be/en ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ ๐Ÿ™‹ QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? โฐ TIME CODES โฐ 00:00 In this Week's Episode 01:38 The Membrane Market 04:38 Unique Features and Benefits 11:03 Stephan's Journey and Blue Foot's Growth 16:01 Commercial Strategy and Partnerships 22:44 Global Expansion Strategies 27:39 OEM Strategy and Customer Relations 32:46 Future Growth and Funding Plans 37:27 Rapid Fire Questions ๐Ÿ“ IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE ๐Ÿง  How Blue Foot combines the best features of flat sheet, tubular, and ceramic membranes into one unbreakable solution ๐Ÿ’ง The journey from VITO spin-off to scaling a disruptive membrane technology with OEM partnerships across Europe, Southeast Asia, and Australia โšก The real-world benefits of 50% lower energy consumption and compact footprint that's changing how industries approach water reuse ๐Ÿ’ผ Why Blue Foot's strategic fundraising of โ‚ฌ15 million supports their ambitious 2028 target of โ‚ฌ40 million revenue with 100% annual growth ๐Ÿญ How breakthrough membrane technology is enabling water reuse in challenging industrial applications like breweries and slaughterhouses About this Podcast: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast, the leading podcast for water industry professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs seeking deep insights into water tech innovation, investment trends, and strategic moves in the sector. Host Antoine Walter blends his technical expertise with sharp business acumen to deliver weekly episodes featuring candid conversations with C-suite executives, detailed analysis of major water industry developments, and practical insights for water tech startups and seasoned players alike. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    43min | Published on April 16, 2025

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