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

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!

📈 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 😅).

433 episodes

3 playlists

Season 12

S12E4 - How Carbonet Built Fake Plants to Fight the New Karen
We treat water with oil - true story! Coagulants and Flocculants used in wastewater treatment are oil-based and often feature Polyacrylamide (or PAM). But there's no other way around, right? Well, there's one, and it looks (very!) promising. Wanna find out? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ My conversation with Gingko Bioworks: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s10e9-coding-the-future-ginkgo-bioworks-synthesis-of-biology-and-technology My Growth Story with MembrIon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPlXltrIvWU Talk with Amielle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiellelake/ ... or per email: amielle@carbonet.com (mailto:amielle@carbonet.com) 🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalter DWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 In This Week's Episode 03:55 Carbonet's Journey 15:46 The Big Spring Show 19:12 Building an Empire 28:23 Exploring Business Models 34:23 Advanced Material Technology and AI 37:41 Commercialization and Future Plans 41:24 Women's Equity Lab and Investment 44:01 Rapid Fire Questions #WaterChemicals #ScaleUp 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 podcast is for you. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
55min | Published on November 13, 2024
Why Everyone's Betting BIG on Water in 2024
Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with water technology? When GE sold its water division in 2017, nobody blinked. But in 2024, Georg Fischer's stock jumped 15% when they announced they're selling everything BUT water! Plus GF's not alone: DuPont and Danaher are making similar moves, and there's a World in which Veolia might move along. What changed? Water tech companies are expected to grow from $290B to $1.4T in value by 2034. From being seen as "slow-growth" and "low-tech" a decade ago, water technology is now the hottest asset in industrial portfolios. Let's explore what this means for the future of the #WaterSector - and more precisely for #WaterTech companies! Get my friend Björn to buy me a beer (and pocket the 10% discount) subscribe to Global Water Intelligence using the code "BJOERN10" My Full Interview with Mads Joergensen (GF's CFO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Qg05MfjB7g My (impromptu) coverage of the Xylem/Evoqua Merger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrwKzgZYj5U 🎙️ PODCAST 🎙️ Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
12min | Published on November 11, 2024
How GF Redirects its Flow to Dominate Water Solutions
Georg Fischer (or GF) just announced that it divested its Machining Solutions arm for about 650 million Swiss francs to United Grinding Group and evaluated strategic options to do the same with its Casting Solutions division. Said differently, GF fully embraced its new trajectory: becoming a Water and Flow solutions company, with, on top of this, the ambition to become the World leader at that (starting from number two). Here's what I discussed with Mads: Why are companies like GF pivoting entirely toward water solutions? How does a traditional industrial company make a leap into sustainable infrastructure? Can the water market really sustain 8% growth? How do acquisitions fit into GF’s $5 billion revenue goal? What makes water infrastructure a smart investment right now? How can investing in water align with sustainable goals? What’s the "ketchup effect" in mergers and acquisitions? If you want to follow up with Mads, reach out to him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madsjoergensen/ Key Ideas Strategic Shift in Water Sector: GF divested its machining solutions and plans to exit its casting solutions divisions to focus on water-related products. This pivot, welcomed by the market, positions GF as a pure-play water and flow solutions company in response to global water scarcity concerns, increasing the attractiveness of water infrastructure investments. Acquisition of Uponor: GF’s recent 2.1 billion CHF acquisition of Uponor bolstered its presence in piping systems and set the foundation for a focus on water solutions. GF sees Uponor as essential to consolidating its market position and is pursuing acquisitions in similar companies to reach its revenue goal of 5 billion CHF by 2030. Market Fragmentation and M&A Strategy: The water market's fragmentation offers GF a path to scale rapidly through strategic acquisitions of companies between $75 million to $125 million, quickly integrating them to build a resilient, scalable business. This acquisition approach aims to make GF the market leader by capitalizing on economies of scale but mostly scope. Sustainable Investment Appeal: With investors increasingly focused on environmental impact, GF’s shift aligns with sustainability and long-term profitability. Mads Joergensen highlights how water infrastructure is crucial for economic stability and environmental health, positioning GF as a high-impact investment opportunity that appeals to both financial and environmental investors. Global Expansion Plans: GF is aiming for geographic diversification with a balanced presence across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. This global reach, coupled with sector diversification across building, industrial, and infrastructure flow solutions, offers resilience and positions GF to capitalize on the growing global water market. Challenges and Caution in Water Innovation: Water technology has long development cycles, sometimes taking decades to reach market maturity. GF’s approach focuses on proven technologies and scalable solutions, reducing exposure to riskier, early-stage innovations. Hey, and for the sake of full disclosure: this is NOT a sponsored episode (at all), but GF happens to be my employer when I'm not running this podcast 🙂 Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
37min | Published on November 8, 2024
Water Book Club - The Dynamics of Water Innovation - Paul O'Callaghan (Review & Critique)
You need to know the rules to beat the rules ⬇️ Water innovation takes decades to be adopted: 35 Years for the average water tech! For their book "The Dynamics of Water Innovation," Paul O'Callaghan and his team reviewed 488 water technologies to identify patterns, timelines (and ways to accelerate them), and some of the specificities of water entrepreneurship. In this review, I share with you the key learnings, but also my feelings about the book. Spoiler: you should read it! ➡️ Get the book: https://www.braveblue.world/book 📚 Download the supporting research (free): https://edepot.wur.nl/536755 📣 MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE 📣 My interview with Andrew Benedek (Zenon): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s5e12-how-to-be-alone-early-crazy-but-actually-right-the-history-of-zenon My conversation with Graeme Pearce (Membranes): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s2e9-everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-mbrs-without-daring-to-ask Fluence's take at MABRs: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s2e7-this-astonishing-technology-will-turn-the-wastewater-sector-on-its-head-here-s-why My conversation with Reinhard Hübner (SKion): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s5e1-the-7-secrets-of-the-water-company-of-the-year-you-shall-absolutely-steal My interview with Tom Ferguson (Burnt Island Ventures): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s10e16-the-secret-formula-for-profit-in-water-tech-ventures-tom-ferguson-s-unfair-advantage 🎙️ PODCAST 🎙️ Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 Technology Adoption in various sectors 02:14 Anatomy of a Winner 05:08 The WaTA Model 08:30 3 Levers to Market Faster 14:23 Why bother? 15:55 Conclusion Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
17min | Published on November 6, 2024
Water Book Club - Liquid Asset - Barton Thompson (Review, Critique & Interview)
📚 On the bookshelf: Liquid Asset by Barton Thompson 📘 Subtitle: How Business and Government Can Partner to Solve the Freshwater Crisis What's the thesis of the book? What are some key learnings you'll get from it? What are my own thoughts and criticisms about that book? And ultimately, should you read it? ➡️ Let's review! Included: My exclusive interview with the author at this year's Rethinking Water Conference in New York, hosted by Sciens Water By the way, a big thanks to Sciens for inviting me over! Go check them out: https://scienswater.com/ Get the Book: https://www.sup.org/books/politics/liquid-asset The two conversations I mentioned in the episode: Water Trading in Australia with Scott Hamilton - https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s4e6-how-water-trading-unbelievably-killed-one-million-fishes-and-a-river Groundwater Trading in California with Ellen Bruno - https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s4e13-could-we-please-stop-burning-industrial-wastewater-this-is-much-better ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 Introducing: Liquid Asset by Barton Thompson 01:10 The Book's Thesis 12:43 Review & Critique 15:16 Interview with Barton Thompson 25:40 Conclusion Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
26min | Published on October 30, 2024
S12E3 - How GWT Saves You Millions with Carbon-Negative Wastewater Treatment
Gross Wen Technologies reached $15 Million in yearly sales while rolling out in three verticals and getting selected among hundreds of contestant in THE Global Water Hub - aka Singapore. All on the back of a simple, even seemingly simplistic technology: algae-based nutrient removal (and recovery). Oh and did I forget? They profitable from the get-go. What's the secret? 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 #️⃣ Gross Wen Technologies' Website: https://algae.com/ Connect with Martin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-gross-39125755/ The last time we covered Green Algae on the podcast: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s4e11-are-you-still-fighting-green-algae-here-s-what-to-do-instead My Coverage of WEFTEC: https://youtu.be/UnvaN9ZDjPs 🎙️ PODCAST 🎙️ Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? #WaterTech #GrowthStage #GreenAlgae 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 23, 2024
Will Veolia Eat Your Lunch?
The World's largest water company is ambitious: it plans on growing 3 times faster than the market, so that its water tech and new solutions business lines will grow by 50% by 2030. How? By introducing 5 Priority Offers, starting with a new dedicated PFAS removal arm: BeyondPFAS. Let's dig into it! 🎙️ PODCAST 🎙️ Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
10min | Published on October 19, 2024
WEFTEC 2024: PFAS, Tech, Series B, AI, ML... What Did You Miss?
Here are my curated picks from WEFTEC 2024: 💰 Aqua Membranes' Series B (led by Burnt Island Ventures) - with CEO Craig Beckman and Partner Steve Kloos 3️⃣ 3 intriguing Water Techs, finally explained - VorTech (with Sean Mulligan & John McConomy), VVater (with Michael Watt), BioLargo (with Alex Evans) 🤖 ML applied to Water Asset Management (with Jennifer Zach) 🦾 My meeting with Kando's STREAMi (with Ori Reshef) 🧪 PFAS Destruction with Axine Water Technologies (with Mark Ralph) Support my one-man band: leave a Like and share your thoughts in the comments! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🎙️ PODCAST 🎙️ Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 Welcome to WEFTEC 2024 01:55 Aqua Membranes' Series B 11:31 Tech1 - VorTech 19:42 Tech2 - VVater 28:30 Tech3 - BioLargo 38:51 Thank You! 40:37 MentorAPM's Applied ML 46:57 Imagine H2O's Croc Tank 47:32 Meeting Kando's STREAMi 53:46 Axine's First PFAS Destruction Reference 01:01:07 See You Soon! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
1h01 | Published on October 16, 2024
S12E2 - The US has a $2 Trillion Water Problem - Deep Brief
The US Water Infrastructure is crumbling - and it may be time for Policy to effectively jump in. Let's discuss how and why with: ➡️ Mae Stevens (the highly praised water lobbyist who wrote the Bill in response to the Flint Crisis - and SO much more): https://www.linkedin.com/in/maestevens/ ➡️ Melisa Logan (Mayor of Blytheville, Arkansas): https://www.mrcti.org/meet-our-mayors ➡️ Aurélie Rodzynek (Program Coordinator at the Columbia Water Center): https://www.linkedin.com/in/aurelie-rodzynek/ & a short "BlueField on Tap" segment with Reese Tisdale (President & CEO of BlueField) More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🎙️ PODCAST 🎙️ Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water 👋 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 ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 The $2 Trillion Water Infrastructure Challenge 06:08 The Water Lobbyist (who wrote the Flint Bill) 16:32 The Water Silver Wave 23:50 BlueField on Tap (Sorry Dave!) 25:32 The Mayor with a Dry River 35:02 How to get Woman in Water? 37:07 The Academic (who worked with the UN) 44:16 My Last Take on the UN Water Conference 49:13 See you in New Orleans! #WaterPolicy #DeepBrief Hey, I'm introducing this "Deep Brief" segment, and I'd crave your feedback! What do you think of it? What shall I do better? Let me know in the comments! (or send me a DM on LinkedIn or a mail: antoine@dww.show) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
50min | Published on October 9, 2024
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

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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 😅).

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 😅).

433 episodes

3 playlists

Season 12

S12E4 - How Carbonet Built Fake Plants to Fight the New Karen
We treat water with oil - true story! Coagulants and Flocculants used in wastewater treatment are oil-based and often feature Polyacrylamide (or PAM). But there's no other way around, right? Well, there's one, and it looks (very!) promising. Wanna find out? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ My conversation with Gingko Bioworks: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s10e9-coding-the-future-ginkgo-bioworks-synthesis-of-biology-and-technology My Growth Story with MembrIon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPlXltrIvWU Talk with Amielle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiellelake/ ... or per email: amielle@carbonet.com (mailto:amielle@carbonet.com) 🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalter DWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 In This Week's Episode 03:55 Carbonet's Journey 15:46 The Big Spring Show 19:12 Building an Empire 28:23 Exploring Business Models 34:23 Advanced Material Technology and AI 37:41 Commercialization and Future Plans 41:24 Women's Equity Lab and Investment 44:01 Rapid Fire Questions #WaterChemicals #ScaleUp 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 podcast is for you. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
55min | Published on November 13, 2024
Why Everyone's Betting BIG on Water in 2024
Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with water technology? When GE sold its water division in 2017, nobody blinked. But in 2024, Georg Fischer's stock jumped 15% when they announced they're selling everything BUT water! Plus GF's not alone: DuPont and Danaher are making similar moves, and there's a World in which Veolia might move along. What changed? Water tech companies are expected to grow from $290B to $1.4T in value by 2034. From being seen as "slow-growth" and "low-tech" a decade ago, water technology is now the hottest asset in industrial portfolios. Let's explore what this means for the future of the #WaterSector - and more precisely for #WaterTech companies! Get my friend Björn to buy me a beer (and pocket the 10% discount) subscribe to Global Water Intelligence using the code "BJOERN10" My Full Interview with Mads Joergensen (GF's CFO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Qg05MfjB7g My (impromptu) coverage of the Xylem/Evoqua Merger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrwKzgZYj5U 🎙️ PODCAST 🎙️ Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
12min | Published on November 11, 2024
How GF Redirects its Flow to Dominate Water Solutions
Georg Fischer (or GF) just announced that it divested its Machining Solutions arm for about 650 million Swiss francs to United Grinding Group and evaluated strategic options to do the same with its Casting Solutions division. Said differently, GF fully embraced its new trajectory: becoming a Water and Flow solutions company, with, on top of this, the ambition to become the World leader at that (starting from number two). Here's what I discussed with Mads: Why are companies like GF pivoting entirely toward water solutions? How does a traditional industrial company make a leap into sustainable infrastructure? Can the water market really sustain 8% growth? How do acquisitions fit into GF’s $5 billion revenue goal? What makes water infrastructure a smart investment right now? How can investing in water align with sustainable goals? What’s the "ketchup effect" in mergers and acquisitions? If you want to follow up with Mads, reach out to him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madsjoergensen/ Key Ideas Strategic Shift in Water Sector: GF divested its machining solutions and plans to exit its casting solutions divisions to focus on water-related products. This pivot, welcomed by the market, positions GF as a pure-play water and flow solutions company in response to global water scarcity concerns, increasing the attractiveness of water infrastructure investments. Acquisition of Uponor: GF’s recent 2.1 billion CHF acquisition of Uponor bolstered its presence in piping systems and set the foundation for a focus on water solutions. GF sees Uponor as essential to consolidating its market position and is pursuing acquisitions in similar companies to reach its revenue goal of 5 billion CHF by 2030. Market Fragmentation and M&A Strategy: The water market's fragmentation offers GF a path to scale rapidly through strategic acquisitions of companies between $75 million to $125 million, quickly integrating them to build a resilient, scalable business. This acquisition approach aims to make GF the market leader by capitalizing on economies of scale but mostly scope. Sustainable Investment Appeal: With investors increasingly focused on environmental impact, GF’s shift aligns with sustainability and long-term profitability. Mads Joergensen highlights how water infrastructure is crucial for economic stability and environmental health, positioning GF as a high-impact investment opportunity that appeals to both financial and environmental investors. Global Expansion Plans: GF is aiming for geographic diversification with a balanced presence across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. This global reach, coupled with sector diversification across building, industrial, and infrastructure flow solutions, offers resilience and positions GF to capitalize on the growing global water market. Challenges and Caution in Water Innovation: Water technology has long development cycles, sometimes taking decades to reach market maturity. GF’s approach focuses on proven technologies and scalable solutions, reducing exposure to riskier, early-stage innovations. Hey, and for the sake of full disclosure: this is NOT a sponsored episode (at all), but GF happens to be my employer when I'm not running this podcast 🙂 Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
37min | Published on November 8, 2024
Water Book Club - The Dynamics of Water Innovation - Paul O'Callaghan (Review & Critique)
You need to know the rules to beat the rules ⬇️ Water innovation takes decades to be adopted: 35 Years for the average water tech! For their book "The Dynamics of Water Innovation," Paul O'Callaghan and his team reviewed 488 water technologies to identify patterns, timelines (and ways to accelerate them), and some of the specificities of water entrepreneurship. In this review, I share with you the key learnings, but also my feelings about the book. Spoiler: you should read it! ➡️ Get the book: https://www.braveblue.world/book 📚 Download the supporting research (free): https://edepot.wur.nl/536755 📣 MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE 📣 My interview with Andrew Benedek (Zenon): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s5e12-how-to-be-alone-early-crazy-but-actually-right-the-history-of-zenon My conversation with Graeme Pearce (Membranes): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s2e9-everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-mbrs-without-daring-to-ask Fluence's take at MABRs: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s2e7-this-astonishing-technology-will-turn-the-wastewater-sector-on-its-head-here-s-why My conversation with Reinhard Hübner (SKion): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s5e1-the-7-secrets-of-the-water-company-of-the-year-you-shall-absolutely-steal My interview with Tom Ferguson (Burnt Island Ventures): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s10e16-the-secret-formula-for-profit-in-water-tech-ventures-tom-ferguson-s-unfair-advantage 🎙️ PODCAST 🎙️ Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 Technology Adoption in various sectors 02:14 Anatomy of a Winner 05:08 The WaTA Model 08:30 3 Levers to Market Faster 14:23 Why bother? 15:55 Conclusion Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
17min | Published on November 6, 2024
Water Book Club - Liquid Asset - Barton Thompson (Review, Critique & Interview)
📚 On the bookshelf: Liquid Asset by Barton Thompson 📘 Subtitle: How Business and Government Can Partner to Solve the Freshwater Crisis What's the thesis of the book? What are some key learnings you'll get from it? What are my own thoughts and criticisms about that book? And ultimately, should you read it? ➡️ Let's review! Included: My exclusive interview with the author at this year's Rethinking Water Conference in New York, hosted by Sciens Water By the way, a big thanks to Sciens for inviting me over! Go check them out: https://scienswater.com/ Get the Book: https://www.sup.org/books/politics/liquid-asset The two conversations I mentioned in the episode: Water Trading in Australia with Scott Hamilton - https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s4e6-how-water-trading-unbelievably-killed-one-million-fishes-and-a-river Groundwater Trading in California with Ellen Bruno - https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s4e13-could-we-please-stop-burning-industrial-wastewater-this-is-much-better ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 Introducing: Liquid Asset by Barton Thompson 01:10 The Book's Thesis 12:43 Review & Critique 15:16 Interview with Barton Thompson 25:40 Conclusion Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
26min | Published on October 30, 2024
S12E3 - How GWT Saves You Millions with Carbon-Negative Wastewater Treatment
Gross Wen Technologies reached $15 Million in yearly sales while rolling out in three verticals and getting selected among hundreds of contestant in THE Global Water Hub - aka Singapore. All on the back of a simple, even seemingly simplistic technology: algae-based nutrient removal (and recovery). Oh and did I forget? They profitable from the get-go. What's the secret? 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 #️⃣ Gross Wen Technologies' Website: https://algae.com/ Connect with Martin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-gross-39125755/ The last time we covered Green Algae on the podcast: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s4e11-are-you-still-fighting-green-algae-here-s-what-to-do-instead My Coverage of WEFTEC: https://youtu.be/UnvaN9ZDjPs 🎙️ PODCAST 🎙️ Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? #WaterTech #GrowthStage #GreenAlgae 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 23, 2024
Will Veolia Eat Your Lunch?
The World's largest water company is ambitious: it plans on growing 3 times faster than the market, so that its water tech and new solutions business lines will grow by 50% by 2030. How? By introducing 5 Priority Offers, starting with a new dedicated PFAS removal arm: BeyondPFAS. Let's dig into it! 🎙️ PODCAST 🎙️ Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
10min | Published on October 19, 2024
WEFTEC 2024: PFAS, Tech, Series B, AI, ML... What Did You Miss?
Here are my curated picks from WEFTEC 2024: 💰 Aqua Membranes' Series B (led by Burnt Island Ventures) - with CEO Craig Beckman and Partner Steve Kloos 3️⃣ 3 intriguing Water Techs, finally explained - VorTech (with Sean Mulligan & John McConomy), VVater (with Michael Watt), BioLargo (with Alex Evans) 🤖 ML applied to Water Asset Management (with Jennifer Zach) 🦾 My meeting with Kando's STREAMi (with Ori Reshef) 🧪 PFAS Destruction with Axine Water Technologies (with Mark Ralph) Support my one-man band: leave a Like and share your thoughts in the comments! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🎙️ PODCAST 🎙️ Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 Welcome to WEFTEC 2024 01:55 Aqua Membranes' Series B 11:31 Tech1 - VorTech 19:42 Tech2 - VVater 28:30 Tech3 - BioLargo 38:51 Thank You! 40:37 MentorAPM's Applied ML 46:57 Imagine H2O's Croc Tank 47:32 Meeting Kando's STREAMi 53:46 Axine's First PFAS Destruction Reference 01:01:07 See You Soon! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
1h01 | Published on October 16, 2024
S12E2 - The US has a $2 Trillion Water Problem - Deep Brief
The US Water Infrastructure is crumbling - and it may be time for Policy to effectively jump in. Let's discuss how and why with: ➡️ Mae Stevens (the highly praised water lobbyist who wrote the Bill in response to the Flint Crisis - and SO much more): https://www.linkedin.com/in/maestevens/ ➡️ Melisa Logan (Mayor of Blytheville, Arkansas): https://www.mrcti.org/meet-our-mayors ➡️ Aurélie Rodzynek (Program Coordinator at the Columbia Water Center): https://www.linkedin.com/in/aurelie-rodzynek/ & a short "BlueField on Tap" segment with Reese Tisdale (President & CEO of BlueField) More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🎙️ PODCAST 🎙️ Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water 👋 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 ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 The $2 Trillion Water Infrastructure Challenge 06:08 The Water Lobbyist (who wrote the Flint Bill) 16:32 The Water Silver Wave 23:50 BlueField on Tap (Sorry Dave!) 25:32 The Mayor with a Dry River 35:02 How to get Woman in Water? 37:07 The Academic (who worked with the UN) 44:16 My Last Take on the UN Water Conference 49:13 See you in New Orleans! #WaterPolicy #DeepBrief Hey, I'm introducing this "Deep Brief" segment, and I'd crave your feedback! What do you think of it? What shall I do better? Let me know in the comments! (or send me a DM on LinkedIn or a mail: antoine@dww.show) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
50min | Published on October 9, 2024
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

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