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

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❓ 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?

💪 Get the Water Market pulse for free. In one hour per week, while you do the dishes!

📈 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.

➡️ Leverage their insights, advice & experience and ensure to stay on top of best practices

🗓️ Tune in every Wednesday (don't miss out! 😅)

🌐 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 200 guests from Water Majors (SUEZ, Veolia, Jacobs, Xylem, Kemira, Evoqua, Aquatech, SKion Water...), Scale-Ups (Cambrian Innovation, Epic Cleantec, 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 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 n°6 - #SDG6.

ABOUT ME:

I'm a second-generation Water Professional - the legend says my dad traded excavator sessions for me in river banks against lunch invitations. I followed on this early start by completing a Master's in Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering, then won the "Golden Mission" contest organized by ENGIE (GDF-SUEZ).

This led me to travel the Asia-Pacific region for one year to explore, amongst others, water treatment in Hong Kong, desalination facilities in Melbourne, water distribution management in Jakarta, water innovation in Singapore or social water projects in New Delhi and Gujarat. All of that was documented in videos, blog articles, radio spots, and conferences in engineering and business schools (that's where I got hooked!)

I've then worked for SUEZ in Switzerland in strategic marketing, business development, and sales for the DACH and Nordic regions, with an emphasis on micropollutant removal.

I then joined GF Piping Systems in 2017 to take over the business development for the company's services in Europe, then for all Water Treatment and Lithium topics worldwide.

I've been a regular speaker at conferences on four continents, gave my first TEDx in 2022, and regularly acted as a host.

Since 2020, I've been hosting the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast and giving lectures in Business and Engineering schools.

I'm married, a happy father of three, and I'm French (nobody's perfect 😅).

Description

❓ 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?

💪 Get the Water Market pulse for free. In one hour per week, while you do the dishes!

➡️ Leverage their insights, advice & experience and ensure to stay on top of best practices

🗓️ Tune in every Wednesday (don't miss out! 😅)

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

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

ABOUT ME:

I've then worked for SUEZ in Switzerland in strategic marketing, business development, and sales for the DACH and Nordic regions, with an emphasis on micropollutant removal.

I then joined GF Piping Systems in 2017 to take over the business development for the company's services in Europe, then for all Water Treatment and Lithium topics worldwide.

I've been a regular speaker at conferences on four continents, gave my first TEDx in 2022, and regularly acted as a host.

Since 2020, I've been hosting the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast and giving lectures in Business and Engineering schools.

I'm married, a happy father of three, and I'm French (nobody's perfect 😅).

424 episodes

3 playlists

Season 12

S12E1 - Growth Story - How MembrIon Will Reach $50 Million ARR By 2030
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 learn from the MembrIon crew. They've opened me the door of their offices, factory (and investor), and openly shared everything that matters, so the best I could do was to articulate their story best! How does a Series B transform a growth stage water tech? How does a water tech company align for growth? What sacrifices do you need to make to succeed in water technology adoption? How does a Series B company grow towards its Series C? How does a VC Investor interact with its water tech portfolio? This - and much more - is in this week's story: MembrIon's Growth Story (As always, if this is of value to you, make sure to subscribe.) More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ MembrIon's Website: https://membrion.com/ PureTerra Ventures' Website: https://pureterra.com/ My first interview with Greg Newbloom: https://dww.show/membrion-ceo-that-raised-22m-reveals-his-one-trick-you-must-copy-today/ Value Driven / Crisis Driven: https://dww.show/how-long-will-it-take-to-grow-the-4-stages-of-water-innovation/ 🎙️ PODCAST 🎙️ Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 MembrIon's Growth Story 03:42 Embracing the Journey 1 0:49 Gathering a Crew 17:10 Product Market Fit 21:34 Market Adoption 27:24 Business Model Pivot 34:13 The First Order 40:04 Ramping Up 48:42 Series C 51:01 2030 54:40 Epilogue #WaterTech #GrowthStage #GrowthStory 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 episode is for you. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
58min | Published on October 2, 2024

Season 11

S11E20 - How Veolia’s AI Prowess is Redefining Water Technology Leadership
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.linkedin.com/in/andrewlcollier/ 🔗 Veolia's water tech zone website: https://www.veoliawatertechnologies.com/en 🔗 Introducing Hubgrade on this microphone... 4 years ago! https://dww.show/how-to-almost-double-treatment-capacity-in-about-no-time/ 🔗 Already praising Veolia's agility (with Glenn Vicevic) last year: https://dww.show/how-to-foster-innovation-and-agility-when-youre-the-worlds-largest-water-company/ 🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwwpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntoineWalter7 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 Introduction 02:26 Entropy Theory applied to Veolia 05:31 Introducing Andrew Collier 06:15 Applying LLMs to IoT Data 09:05 Veolia's Water Tech Zone and Digital Team 11:12 Hubgrade Water Footprint and Sustainability 23:21 User-Centric Software Development at Veolia 26:33 Driving User Adoption and Measuring Impact 30:48 Leveraging AI for Operational Efficiency 32:17 Fine-Tuning AI Models 34:36 The Future of Automated Plants 37:05 Training the Next Generation with AI 42:28 Generative AI and Design Optimization 46:06 Personal Reflections and Future Outlook 48:02 Rapid Fire Questions #WaterTech #BlueTech 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 episode is for you. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
59min | Published on September 25, 2024
S11E19 - How Kando's STREAMi Simplifies Complex Water Quality Data for Executives
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/ 🔗 WEFtec: https://www.weftec.org/ 🔗 KANDO's first appearance on the podcast: https://dww.show/how-to-fight-a-pandemic-with-the-help-of-your-feces/ 🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwwpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntoineWalter7 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 Introduction 01:33 The Future of AI in Water Tech 05:43 KANDO's Mission and Evolution 09:56 Ori Reshev's Journey to KANDO 12:11 Introducing STREAMi 13:40 STREAMi's Capabilities and AI Integration 21:30 Water Industry challenges that AI could solve 26:11 The Role of Human Intelligence in Automation 28:05 Adapting STREAMi for Different Customers 29:38 Data Security and Customer Reactions 32:22 STREAMi Lite and Marketing Strategies 39:35 Rolling out STREAMi as Kando's UI 45:15 Rapid Fire Questions #WaterTech #AI 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 episode is for you. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
49min | Published on September 18, 2024
S11E18 - How Kemira Defied Market Odds to Lead in Bio-Based Tech
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 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riikka-timonen-6ba9533/ 🔗 Kemira's website: https://www.kemira.com/ 🔗 The IFF's website: https://www.iff.com/ 🔗 Crustatec's take at bio-based chitosan: http://crustatec.com/ 🔗 The World's Bank Water Acceleration Program: https://connect.newibnet.org/youthinnovationchallenge 🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwwpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntoineWalter7 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 Introduction 02:34 Understanding the HOT Acronym 04:17 Creating a Market for Biopolymers 06:22 Kemira's Biopolymer Goals 09:04 Economic and Performance Challenges 12:19 Exploring New Business Directions 20:38 Addressing Greenwashing Claims 22:15 Exploring New Markets and Innovations 24:24 Challenges and Strategies in Renewable Water Treatment 25:37 Purpose-Driven Decisions and Company Culture 27:41 Future Goals and Personal Impact 31:41 Rapid Fire Questions #WaterTech #BlueTech 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 episode is for you. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
38min | Published on September 11, 2024
S11E17 - How Grundfos is Reinventing Itself as a Global Leader in Water Tech Solutions
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://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-gallindo/ Connect with Phil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philtomlinson/ Check Grundfos' website: https://www.grundfos.com/ Grundfos acquires Metasphere: https://www.grundfos.com/media/latest-news/grundfos-acquires-metasphere-to-pioneer-solutions-to-the-world-s My conversation with Patrick Decker (another pump company turned water tech mogul): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s7e14-what-s-patrick-decker-s-call-to-action-let-us-solve-water 🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwwpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntoineWalter7 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 Grundfos' Ambitious Goals for 2030 02:26 Grundfos' Transformation Journey 04:19 Grundfos' Strategic Focus and Vertical Markets 08:19 Metasphere Acquisition and Integration 14:27 Challenges in Wastewater Management 17:41 Innovative Solutions for Sewer Overflows 29:33 Building Hope: Grundfos' Vision for the Future 29:46 Key Objectives and Strategies for Water Utilities 30:24 Sustainable Aquifer Management and Innovation 31:13 Energy Transition and Decarbonization Goals 32:07 Grundfos' Commitment to Scope 1, 2, and 3 Reductions 33:17 Digital Solutions and Natural Capital 37:13 Sewer Security and Utility Partnerships 43:12 Rapid Fire Questions #WaterTech #BlueTech 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 episode is for you. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
50min | Published on September 4, 2024
S11E16 - How SUDOC Manufactures a 100x Smaller and 1000x More Powerful Catalyst
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.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ SUDOC's website: https://www.sudoc.com/ Momentum Capital's website: https://www.momentum-capital.com/ PureTerra Ventures' website: https://pureterra.com/ Christopher Gasson's appearance on the podcast: https://dww.show/these-2-global-water-business-blocks-will-help-to-mitigate-the-3rd-one/ 🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwwpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntoineWalter7 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DontWasteWat... 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 Introduction 01:28 The Chemical Challenge: Endocrine Disruptors 03:33 Sudoc's Innovative Catalysts 04:34 Investment and Market Strategy 07:49 Sudoc's Dual Business Model 13:06 The Science Behind New TAML Catalysts 19:24 Commercial Applications and Market Adoption 25:46 Future Goals and Scaling Up 30:52 Industrial Wastewater Treatment Innovations 31:23 Addressing PFAS and Emerging Contaminants 33:38 The Broader Water Treatment Conversation 36:45 The NABC Methodology and Water Sector Challenges 38:02 Sudoc's Commercial Focus and Future Plans 39:47 The Impact of Chemicals on Human Health 44:43 Sudoc's Recent Fundraising Success 47:56 Production and Scaling Strategies 49:48 The Vision for Sudoc's Future 54:06 Personal Reflections and Company Mission 57:13 Rapid Fire Questions #Catalyst #EndocrineDisruptors About this Episode: 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 episode is for you. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
59min | Published on August 27, 2024
REPLAY - How Gradiant Became the First and Only Water Tech Unicorn
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 #️⃣ Will Gradiant succeed with H+E where SUEZ, Stulz, and Rena failed? https://youtu.be/GMk99gRjRSc?si=zAWY2rfg3GXFSWt2E Gradiant's website: https://www.gradiant.com/ The Global Water Awards 2024: https://globalwaterawards.com/ Prakash Govindan's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-govindan-87168310/ The 3 VCs that made money in Water Tech (the greatest success being... Gradiant): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqLn4j3w0P0 Full blog article: https://dww.show/how-gradiant-became-the-first-and-only-water-tech-unicorn/ Prakash Govindan on My Climate Journey: https://www.mcjcollective.com/my-climate-journey-podcast/gradiant 🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️ Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dwwpodcast Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwwpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntoineWalter7 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 In This Week's Episode 02:29 Will Gradiant be named Water Company of the Year? 04:20 Gradiant's "Special Sauce" by Prakash Govindan 05:46 How big is Gradiant today? 07:06 Where does Gradiant's journey start? 14:33 How did Gradiant strive where Incumbents gave up? 16:38 Why did Gradiant focus on the industrial market? 18:35 What is Turing, Gradiant's new AI spin out? 20:25 When did Gradiant start expanding its water tech portfolio? 23:02 How does Gradiant open a new region? 26:10 The secret to Gradiant's "Proprietary Deals" 30:50 How does Gradiant engineer its "unfair advantage" 31:23 Gradiant's unbelievable employee participation scheme 33:41 What's next after their record-breaking Series D? 36:53 Will Gradiant ever enter the municipal market? 38:04 Are Gradiant's founders ready to pass the baton? 39:53 Gradiant's new verticals: PFAS & DLE 42:20 Gradiant's two aces up their PFAS Removal sleeve 45:33 Gradiant's M&A tricks 48:18 Succeeding with H+E Mission Impossible? 50:07 Gradiant's plans for Europe 50:46 Gradiant's next M&A moves 51:50 What makes Gradiant the 2024 Water Company of the Year? 54:38 Rapid Fire Questions 57:53 7 Insights from the First Ever Water Tech Unicorn #WaterTech #WaterUnicorn #WaterEntrepreneurship 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.
1h02 | Published on August 14, 2024
S11E15 - How VAPAR’s AI Makes Underground Pipe Inspections Seamless
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 insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ VAPAR's website: https://www.vapar.co/ Peter Thiel's Zero to One: https://morfene.com/021.pdf Everyone Hates Marketers on Jobs to be Done: https://podcast.everyonehatesmarketers.com/episodes/best-of-how-to-use-jobs-to-be-done-to-read-your-customers-minds/transcript David Lloyd Owen's appearance: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s3e13-3-paths-to-reach-sdg-6-by-2050-all-our-hopes-are-on-3🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwwpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntoineWalter7 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DontWasteWat... 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 Introduction 03:01 AI in Sewer Inspection: Enhancing Human Decision-Making 03:23 Amanda and Michele's Journey to Founding VAPAR 06:01 Challenges and Benefits of AI in Sewer Management 11:57 Early Success and Customer Stories 25:39 Case Study: Northumbrian Water 29:14 Human Intervention in AI Processes 30:39 Cost and Complexity of Infrastructure Inspection 31:46 Global Water Funding and Investment Challenges 35:51 Decision Support and Business Model 41:54 Challenges and Strategies for Market Expansion 52:53 Rapid Fire Questions #AI #WaterManagement About this Episode: 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.
58min | Published on August 7, 2024
The $200M Unconventional Exit of Cambrian: Great or Bittersweet?
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 for other water tech companies? Why is it great news for early-stage water investors? And... who's Cambrian, if you never heard of them?Let's explore!More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Episode #️⃣ Cambrian's Website: https://www.cambrianinnovation.com/ Pennybacker Capital's Website: https://www.pennybackercap.com/ My interviews with Matthew Silver (be kind; it was a while ago, and my sound quality dramatically improved in between 😅) Part 1: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s2e3-can-this-astonishing-aerospace-technology-improve-beer-s-taste Part 2: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s2e5-how-to-get-water-as-a-service-below-utility-prices-with-zero-money-down Recommended next video to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4AmlA0DbKQ🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 Cambrian: from MIT and NASA to Impact 01:32 Cambrian: the New American Water? 06:50 What led to Cambrian's "bizarre" exit? 12:41 A Bittersweet deal? 13:31 Why is it GREAT news, still? 14:24 What does it mean for the future?#WaterTech #WaterTechnology #WaterInvestment 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 episode is for you. 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwwpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntoineWalter7 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DontWasteWaterPodcast Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
16min | Published on July 31, 2024
S11E14 - This Water Tech won CES 2020: Where are they now?
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 - Brave Blue World: https://www.netflix.com/title/81326710 🔗 Sydney Water: https://www.sydneywater.com.au/ 🔗 Hydraloop's concept: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X37eivmtgV0 🔗 Become Hydraloop's next Growth Hacker: https://www.hydraloop.com/post/job-opening-growth-hacker-digital-marketeer 🔗 Connect with Sabine Stuiver on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabine-stuiver-10325319/🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwwpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntoineWalter7 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 Hydraloop's Rise to Fame at CES 2020 03:32 Challenges in Water Infrastructure 08:03 Introducing: Hydraloop 13:23 The Journey and Vision Behind Hydraloop 20:16 The Impact of Winning at CES 2020 32:17 Reflecting on Missed Opportunities 33:46 Building the Foundation for Growth 35:20 Scaling Up and Expanding 35:59 Strategic Partnerships and Market Penetration 37:29 Innovative Manufacturing Solutions 41:05 Marketing and Consumer Engagement 47:11 Global Market Strategy 49:13 Future Vision and Profitability 54:51 Rapid Fire Questions#WaterRecycling #WaterScarcityAbout this Episode: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 podcast is for you. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
1h01 | Published on July 24, 2024

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❓ 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?

💪 Get the Water Market pulse for free. In one hour per week, while you do the dishes!

➡️ Leverage their insights, advice & experience and ensure to stay on top of best practices

🗓️ Tune in every Wednesday (don't miss out! 😅)

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

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

ABOUT ME:

I've then worked for SUEZ in Switzerland in strategic marketing, business development, and sales for the DACH and Nordic regions, with an emphasis on micropollutant removal.

I then joined GF Piping Systems in 2017 to take over the business development for the company's services in Europe, then for all Water Treatment and Lithium topics worldwide.

I've been a regular speaker at conferences on four continents, gave my first TEDx in 2022, and regularly acted as a host.

Since 2020, I've been hosting the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast and giving lectures in Business and Engineering schools.

I'm married, a happy father of three, and I'm French (nobody's perfect 😅).

Description

❓ 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?

💪 Get the Water Market pulse for free. In one hour per week, while you do the dishes!

➡️ Leverage their insights, advice & experience and ensure to stay on top of best practices

🗓️ Tune in every Wednesday (don't miss out! 😅)

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

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

ABOUT ME:

I've then worked for SUEZ in Switzerland in strategic marketing, business development, and sales for the DACH and Nordic regions, with an emphasis on micropollutant removal.

I then joined GF Piping Systems in 2017 to take over the business development for the company's services in Europe, then for all Water Treatment and Lithium topics worldwide.

I've been a regular speaker at conferences on four continents, gave my first TEDx in 2022, and regularly acted as a host.

Since 2020, I've been hosting the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast and giving lectures in Business and Engineering schools.

I'm married, a happy father of three, and I'm French (nobody's perfect 😅).

424 episodes

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Season 12

S12E1 - Growth Story - How MembrIon Will Reach $50 Million ARR By 2030
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 learn from the MembrIon crew. They've opened me the door of their offices, factory (and investor), and openly shared everything that matters, so the best I could do was to articulate their story best! How does a Series B transform a growth stage water tech? How does a water tech company align for growth? What sacrifices do you need to make to succeed in water technology adoption? How does a Series B company grow towards its Series C? How does a VC Investor interact with its water tech portfolio? This - and much more - is in this week's story: MembrIon's Growth Story (As always, if this is of value to you, make sure to subscribe.) More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ MembrIon's Website: https://membrion.com/ PureTerra Ventures' Website: https://pureterra.com/ My first interview with Greg Newbloom: https://dww.show/membrion-ceo-that-raised-22m-reveals-his-one-trick-you-must-copy-today/ Value Driven / Crisis Driven: https://dww.show/how-long-will-it-take-to-grow-the-4-stages-of-water-innovation/ 🎙️ PODCAST 🎙️ Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 MembrIon's Growth Story 03:42 Embracing the Journey 1 0:49 Gathering a Crew 17:10 Product Market Fit 21:34 Market Adoption 27:24 Business Model Pivot 34:13 The First Order 40:04 Ramping Up 48:42 Series C 51:01 2030 54:40 Epilogue #WaterTech #GrowthStage #GrowthStory 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 episode is for you. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
58min | Published on October 2, 2024

Season 11

S11E20 - How Veolia’s AI Prowess is Redefining Water Technology Leadership
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.linkedin.com/in/andrewlcollier/ 🔗 Veolia's water tech zone website: https://www.veoliawatertechnologies.com/en 🔗 Introducing Hubgrade on this microphone... 4 years ago! https://dww.show/how-to-almost-double-treatment-capacity-in-about-no-time/ 🔗 Already praising Veolia's agility (with Glenn Vicevic) last year: https://dww.show/how-to-foster-innovation-and-agility-when-youre-the-worlds-largest-water-company/ 🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwwpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntoineWalter7 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 Introduction 02:26 Entropy Theory applied to Veolia 05:31 Introducing Andrew Collier 06:15 Applying LLMs to IoT Data 09:05 Veolia's Water Tech Zone and Digital Team 11:12 Hubgrade Water Footprint and Sustainability 23:21 User-Centric Software Development at Veolia 26:33 Driving User Adoption and Measuring Impact 30:48 Leveraging AI for Operational Efficiency 32:17 Fine-Tuning AI Models 34:36 The Future of Automated Plants 37:05 Training the Next Generation with AI 42:28 Generative AI and Design Optimization 46:06 Personal Reflections and Future Outlook 48:02 Rapid Fire Questions #WaterTech #BlueTech 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 episode is for you. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
59min | Published on September 25, 2024
S11E19 - How Kando's STREAMi Simplifies Complex Water Quality Data for Executives
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/ 🔗 WEFtec: https://www.weftec.org/ 🔗 KANDO's first appearance on the podcast: https://dww.show/how-to-fight-a-pandemic-with-the-help-of-your-feces/ 🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwwpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntoineWalter7 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 Introduction 01:33 The Future of AI in Water Tech 05:43 KANDO's Mission and Evolution 09:56 Ori Reshev's Journey to KANDO 12:11 Introducing STREAMi 13:40 STREAMi's Capabilities and AI Integration 21:30 Water Industry challenges that AI could solve 26:11 The Role of Human Intelligence in Automation 28:05 Adapting STREAMi for Different Customers 29:38 Data Security and Customer Reactions 32:22 STREAMi Lite and Marketing Strategies 39:35 Rolling out STREAMi as Kando's UI 45:15 Rapid Fire Questions #WaterTech #AI 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 episode is for you. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
49min | Published on September 18, 2024
S11E18 - How Kemira Defied Market Odds to Lead in Bio-Based Tech
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 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riikka-timonen-6ba9533/ 🔗 Kemira's website: https://www.kemira.com/ 🔗 The IFF's website: https://www.iff.com/ 🔗 Crustatec's take at bio-based chitosan: http://crustatec.com/ 🔗 The World's Bank Water Acceleration Program: https://connect.newibnet.org/youthinnovationchallenge 🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwwpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntoineWalter7 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 Introduction 02:34 Understanding the HOT Acronym 04:17 Creating a Market for Biopolymers 06:22 Kemira's Biopolymer Goals 09:04 Economic and Performance Challenges 12:19 Exploring New Business Directions 20:38 Addressing Greenwashing Claims 22:15 Exploring New Markets and Innovations 24:24 Challenges and Strategies in Renewable Water Treatment 25:37 Purpose-Driven Decisions and Company Culture 27:41 Future Goals and Personal Impact 31:41 Rapid Fire Questions #WaterTech #BlueTech 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 episode is for you. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
38min | Published on September 11, 2024
S11E17 - How Grundfos is Reinventing Itself as a Global Leader in Water Tech Solutions
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://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-gallindo/ Connect with Phil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philtomlinson/ Check Grundfos' website: https://www.grundfos.com/ Grundfos acquires Metasphere: https://www.grundfos.com/media/latest-news/grundfos-acquires-metasphere-to-pioneer-solutions-to-the-world-s My conversation with Patrick Decker (another pump company turned water tech mogul): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s7e14-what-s-patrick-decker-s-call-to-action-let-us-solve-water 🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwwpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntoineWalter7 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 Grundfos' Ambitious Goals for 2030 02:26 Grundfos' Transformation Journey 04:19 Grundfos' Strategic Focus and Vertical Markets 08:19 Metasphere Acquisition and Integration 14:27 Challenges in Wastewater Management 17:41 Innovative Solutions for Sewer Overflows 29:33 Building Hope: Grundfos' Vision for the Future 29:46 Key Objectives and Strategies for Water Utilities 30:24 Sustainable Aquifer Management and Innovation 31:13 Energy Transition and Decarbonization Goals 32:07 Grundfos' Commitment to Scope 1, 2, and 3 Reductions 33:17 Digital Solutions and Natural Capital 37:13 Sewer Security and Utility Partnerships 43:12 Rapid Fire Questions #WaterTech #BlueTech 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 episode is for you. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
50min | Published on September 4, 2024
S11E16 - How SUDOC Manufactures a 100x Smaller and 1000x More Powerful Catalyst
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.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ SUDOC's website: https://www.sudoc.com/ Momentum Capital's website: https://www.momentum-capital.com/ PureTerra Ventures' website: https://pureterra.com/ Christopher Gasson's appearance on the podcast: https://dww.show/these-2-global-water-business-blocks-will-help-to-mitigate-the-3rd-one/ 🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwwpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntoineWalter7 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DontWasteWat... 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 Introduction 01:28 The Chemical Challenge: Endocrine Disruptors 03:33 Sudoc's Innovative Catalysts 04:34 Investment and Market Strategy 07:49 Sudoc's Dual Business Model 13:06 The Science Behind New TAML Catalysts 19:24 Commercial Applications and Market Adoption 25:46 Future Goals and Scaling Up 30:52 Industrial Wastewater Treatment Innovations 31:23 Addressing PFAS and Emerging Contaminants 33:38 The Broader Water Treatment Conversation 36:45 The NABC Methodology and Water Sector Challenges 38:02 Sudoc's Commercial Focus and Future Plans 39:47 The Impact of Chemicals on Human Health 44:43 Sudoc's Recent Fundraising Success 47:56 Production and Scaling Strategies 49:48 The Vision for Sudoc's Future 54:06 Personal Reflections and Company Mission 57:13 Rapid Fire Questions #Catalyst #EndocrineDisruptors About this Episode: 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 episode is for you. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
59min | Published on August 27, 2024
REPLAY - How Gradiant Became the First and Only Water Tech Unicorn
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 #️⃣ Will Gradiant succeed with H+E where SUEZ, Stulz, and Rena failed? https://youtu.be/GMk99gRjRSc?si=zAWY2rfg3GXFSWt2E Gradiant's website: https://www.gradiant.com/ The Global Water Awards 2024: https://globalwaterawards.com/ Prakash Govindan's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-govindan-87168310/ The 3 VCs that made money in Water Tech (the greatest success being... Gradiant): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqLn4j3w0P0 Full blog article: https://dww.show/how-gradiant-became-the-first-and-only-water-tech-unicorn/ Prakash Govindan on My Climate Journey: https://www.mcjcollective.com/my-climate-journey-podcast/gradiant 🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️ Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dwwpodcast Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwwpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntoineWalter7 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 In This Week's Episode 02:29 Will Gradiant be named Water Company of the Year? 04:20 Gradiant's "Special Sauce" by Prakash Govindan 05:46 How big is Gradiant today? 07:06 Where does Gradiant's journey start? 14:33 How did Gradiant strive where Incumbents gave up? 16:38 Why did Gradiant focus on the industrial market? 18:35 What is Turing, Gradiant's new AI spin out? 20:25 When did Gradiant start expanding its water tech portfolio? 23:02 How does Gradiant open a new region? 26:10 The secret to Gradiant's "Proprietary Deals" 30:50 How does Gradiant engineer its "unfair advantage" 31:23 Gradiant's unbelievable employee participation scheme 33:41 What's next after their record-breaking Series D? 36:53 Will Gradiant ever enter the municipal market? 38:04 Are Gradiant's founders ready to pass the baton? 39:53 Gradiant's new verticals: PFAS & DLE 42:20 Gradiant's two aces up their PFAS Removal sleeve 45:33 Gradiant's M&A tricks 48:18 Succeeding with H+E Mission Impossible? 50:07 Gradiant's plans for Europe 50:46 Gradiant's next M&A moves 51:50 What makes Gradiant the 2024 Water Company of the Year? 54:38 Rapid Fire Questions 57:53 7 Insights from the First Ever Water Tech Unicorn #WaterTech #WaterUnicorn #WaterEntrepreneurship 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.
1h02 | Published on August 14, 2024
S11E15 - How VAPAR’s AI Makes Underground Pipe Inspections Seamless
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 insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ VAPAR's website: https://www.vapar.co/ Peter Thiel's Zero to One: https://morfene.com/021.pdf Everyone Hates Marketers on Jobs to be Done: https://podcast.everyonehatesmarketers.com/episodes/best-of-how-to-use-jobs-to-be-done-to-read-your-customers-minds/transcript David Lloyd Owen's appearance: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s3e13-3-paths-to-reach-sdg-6-by-2050-all-our-hopes-are-on-3🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwwpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntoineWalter7 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DontWasteWat... 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 Introduction 03:01 AI in Sewer Inspection: Enhancing Human Decision-Making 03:23 Amanda and Michele's Journey to Founding VAPAR 06:01 Challenges and Benefits of AI in Sewer Management 11:57 Early Success and Customer Stories 25:39 Case Study: Northumbrian Water 29:14 Human Intervention in AI Processes 30:39 Cost and Complexity of Infrastructure Inspection 31:46 Global Water Funding and Investment Challenges 35:51 Decision Support and Business Model 41:54 Challenges and Strategies for Market Expansion 52:53 Rapid Fire Questions #AI #WaterManagement About this Episode: 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.
58min | Published on August 7, 2024
The $200M Unconventional Exit of Cambrian: Great or Bittersweet?
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 for other water tech companies? Why is it great news for early-stage water investors? And... who's Cambrian, if you never heard of them?Let's explore!More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Episode #️⃣ Cambrian's Website: https://www.cambrianinnovation.com/ Pennybacker Capital's Website: https://www.pennybackercap.com/ My interviews with Matthew Silver (be kind; it was a while ago, and my sound quality dramatically improved in between 😅) Part 1: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s2e3-can-this-astonishing-aerospace-technology-improve-beer-s-taste Part 2: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s2e5-how-to-get-water-as-a-service-below-utility-prices-with-zero-money-down Recommended next video to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4AmlA0DbKQ🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 Cambrian: from MIT and NASA to Impact 01:32 Cambrian: the New American Water? 06:50 What led to Cambrian's "bizarre" exit? 12:41 A Bittersweet deal? 13:31 Why is it GREAT news, still? 14:24 What does it mean for the future?#WaterTech #WaterTechnology #WaterInvestment 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 episode is for you. 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwwpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntoineWalter7 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DontWasteWaterPodcast Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
16min | Published on July 31, 2024
S11E14 - This Water Tech won CES 2020: Where are they now?
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 - Brave Blue World: https://www.netflix.com/title/81326710 🔗 Sydney Water: https://www.sydneywater.com.au/ 🔗 Hydraloop's concept: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X37eivmtgV0 🔗 Become Hydraloop's next Growth Hacker: https://www.hydraloop.com/post/job-opening-growth-hacker-digital-marketeer 🔗 Connect with Sabine Stuiver on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabine-stuiver-10325319/🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwwpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntoineWalter7 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 Hydraloop's Rise to Fame at CES 2020 03:32 Challenges in Water Infrastructure 08:03 Introducing: Hydraloop 13:23 The Journey and Vision Behind Hydraloop 20:16 The Impact of Winning at CES 2020 32:17 Reflecting on Missed Opportunities 33:46 Building the Foundation for Growth 35:20 Scaling Up and Expanding 35:59 Strategic Partnerships and Market Penetration 37:29 Innovative Manufacturing Solutions 41:05 Marketing and Consumer Engagement 47:11 Global Market Strategy 49:13 Future Vision and Profitability 54:51 Rapid Fire Questions#WaterRecycling #WaterScarcityAbout this Episode: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 podcast is for you. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
1h01 | Published on July 24, 2024

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