S11E13 - The World's Best Water Entrepreneur Actually Runs a Charity | (don't) Waste Water! | Water Tech to Solve the World

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▶️ Key Ideas

WaterCredit’s Impact: WaterCredit has provided loans totaling $5.5 billion, impacting 66 million people, with a 98% repayment rate.
Philanthropy as a Catalyst: Traditional philanthropic approaches often involve one-time spending. In contrast, Water.org creates a sustainable cycle of investment and repayment.
Challenges in Water Access: Water.org’s dual approach—bottom-up financing for immediate needs and top-down investment for infrastructure—addresses these challenges comprehensively.
Importance of Women in Water Solutions: Empowering women with access to loans for water solutions has broader social benefits, including improved health, education, and economic opportunities.
Sustainability and Climate Resilience: Water.org emphasizes the need for climate-resilient infrastructure, ensuring that water solutions are sustainable in the face of environmental changes.
Global Collaboration: Water.org collaborates with a network of 140 financial institutions worldwide, facilitating access to water solutions tailored to local needs.
Role of Governments and Institutions: While private sector innovation drives much of Water.org’s work, governments and international institutions play a critical role in scaling these solutions.
Educating Stakeholders: Public perception and education are crucial. Water.org’s success stories and data-driven approach help change narratives around water access.
Future Goals: Water.org aims to reach 100 million people with an additional $1 billion in investment capital. Their long-term vision includes comprehensive water access solutions that integrate both individual and infrastructure needs.

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🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next?

⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

00:00 Meeting Gary White: A Water Legend

01:27 The Impact of WaterCredit

02:57 Challenges and Innovations in Water Access

04:42 Gary White's Journey and Insights

07:10 Financial Strategies for Water Access

09:01 Scaling Water Solutions Globally

11:32 Creating Sustainable Water Infrastructure

15:32 Future Goals and Challenges

18:49 Innovative Financial Models for Water Projects

29:12 Accelerating Project Development with DFIs

30:17 Challenges and Innovations in Water Equity

30:38 Market Gaps and Unique Approaches

33:30 Investor Interest and Financial Returns

35:44 Public Perception and Education

38:23 Role of Governments and International Organizations

43:56 Future of Traditional Charity in Water Projects

48:27 Confidence in Solving the Water Crisis

50:48 Rapid Fire Questions

#WaterDevelopment #SDG6

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

❓ 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 250 guests from Water Majors (SUEZ, Veolia, Jacobs, Xylem, Kemira, Evoqua, Aquatech, SKion Water...), Scale-Ups (Cambrian Innovation, Epic Cleantec, Gradiant, Liqtech, 374Water, Gingko Bioworks...), Start-Ups (Puraffinity, KETOS, 120Water, ZwitterCo, Membrion, Source...), Universities (Berkeley, the Columbia Water Center), Investment Funds (Sciens Water, Mazarine, Burnt Island Ventures...), Business Accelerators (Imagine H2O, Elemental...), Book Authors (Seth Siegel, David Sedlak, David Lloyd Owen...) or Market Intelligence Companies (BlueTech Research, Global Water Intelligence, World Bank, OECD, Isle Utilities...). Or simply water legends like Gary White, Mina Guli or Andrew Benedek!

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

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

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

A particular field of interest is how innovation forms, grows and gets widely adopted in a complex and conservative field like the Water Industry. This may be one of the keys to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal n°6 - #SDG6.

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

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

❓ 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!"

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

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

Description

Gary White and his co-founder Matt Damon have enabled water access for over 66 million people! How? Let's find out.

More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/

#️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Episode #️⃣

🔗 Water.org's website

🔗 Water Equity's website

🔗 The World Bank's "Funding a Water Secure Future"

🔗 The UN SDG 6 Data Portal

🎙️ 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

▶️ Key Ideas

WaterCredit’s Impact: WaterCredit has provided loans totaling $5.5 billion, impacting 66 million people, with a 98% repayment rate.
Philanthropy as a Catalyst: Traditional philanthropic approaches often involve one-time spending. In contrast, Water.org creates a sustainable cycle of investment and repayment.
Challenges in Water Access: Water.org’s dual approach—bottom-up financing for immediate needs and top-down investment for infrastructure—addresses these challenges comprehensively.
Importance of Women in Water Solutions: Empowering women with access to loans for water solutions has broader social benefits, including improved health, education, and economic opportunities.
Sustainability and Climate Resilience: Water.org emphasizes the need for climate-resilient infrastructure, ensuring that water solutions are sustainable in the face of environmental changes.
Global Collaboration: Water.org collaborates with a network of 140 financial institutions worldwide, facilitating access to water solutions tailored to local needs.
Role of Governments and Institutions: While private sector innovation drives much of Water.org’s work, governments and international institutions play a critical role in scaling these solutions.
Educating Stakeholders: Public perception and education are crucial. Water.org’s success stories and data-driven approach help change narratives around water access.
Future Goals: Water.org aims to reach 100 million people with an additional $1 billion in investment capital. Their long-term vision includes comprehensive water access solutions that integrate both individual and infrastructure needs.

👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋

🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next?

⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

00:00 Meeting Gary White: A Water Legend

01:27 The Impact of WaterCredit

02:57 Challenges and Innovations in Water Access

04:42 Gary White's Journey and Insights

07:10 Financial Strategies for Water Access

09:01 Scaling Water Solutions Globally

11:32 Creating Sustainable Water Infrastructure

15:32 Future Goals and Challenges

18:49 Innovative Financial Models for Water Projects

29:12 Accelerating Project Development with DFIs

30:17 Challenges and Innovations in Water Equity

30:38 Market Gaps and Unique Approaches

33:30 Investor Interest and Financial Returns

35:44 Public Perception and Education

38:23 Role of Governments and International Organizations

43:56 Future of Traditional Charity in Water Projects

48:27 Confidence in Solving the Water Crisis

50:48 Rapid Fire Questions

#WaterDevelopment #SDG6

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

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

❓ 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!"

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

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

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

❓ 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!"

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

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

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Gary White and his co-founder Matt Damon have enabled water access for over 66 million people! How? Let's find out.

More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/

#️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Episode #️⃣

🔗 Water.org's website

🔗 Water Equity's website

🔗 The World Bank's "Funding a Water Secure Future"

🔗 The UN SDG 6 Data Portal

🎙️ 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

▶️ Key Ideas

WaterCredit’s Impact: WaterCredit has provided loans totaling $5.5 billion, impacting 66 million people, with a 98% repayment rate.
Philanthropy as a Catalyst: Traditional philanthropic approaches often involve one-time spending. In contrast, Water.org creates a sustainable cycle of investment and repayment.
Challenges in Water Access: Water.org’s dual approach—bottom-up financing for immediate needs and top-down investment for infrastructure—addresses these challenges comprehensively.
Importance of Women in Water Solutions: Empowering women with access to loans for water solutions has broader social benefits, including improved health, education, and economic opportunities.
Sustainability and Climate Resilience: Water.org emphasizes the need for climate-resilient infrastructure, ensuring that water solutions are sustainable in the face of environmental changes.
Global Collaboration: Water.org collaborates with a network of 140 financial institutions worldwide, facilitating access to water solutions tailored to local needs.
Role of Governments and Institutions: While private sector innovation drives much of Water.org’s work, governments and international institutions play a critical role in scaling these solutions.
Educating Stakeholders: Public perception and education are crucial. Water.org’s success stories and data-driven approach help change narratives around water access.
Future Goals: Water.org aims to reach 100 million people with an additional $1 billion in investment capital. Their long-term vision includes comprehensive water access solutions that integrate both individual and infrastructure needs.

👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋

🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next?

⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

00:00 Meeting Gary White: A Water Legend

01:27 The Impact of WaterCredit

02:57 Challenges and Innovations in Water Access

04:42 Gary White's Journey and Insights

07:10 Financial Strategies for Water Access

09:01 Scaling Water Solutions Globally

11:32 Creating Sustainable Water Infrastructure

15:32 Future Goals and Challenges

18:49 Innovative Financial Models for Water Projects

29:12 Accelerating Project Development with DFIs

30:17 Challenges and Innovations in Water Equity

30:38 Market Gaps and Unique Approaches

33:30 Investor Interest and Financial Returns

35:44 Public Perception and Education

38:23 Role of Governments and International Organizations

43:56 Future of Traditional Charity in Water Projects

48:27 Confidence in Solving the Water Crisis

50:48 Rapid Fire Questions

#WaterDevelopment #SDG6

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

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

❓ 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!"

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

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

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

❓ 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!"

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

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

Description

Gary White and his co-founder Matt Damon have enabled water access for over 66 million people! How? Let's find out.

More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/

#️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Episode #️⃣

🔗 Water.org's website

🔗 Water Equity's website

🔗 The World Bank's "Funding a Water Secure Future"

🔗 The UN SDG 6 Data Portal

🎙️ 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

▶️ Key Ideas

WaterCredit’s Impact: WaterCredit has provided loans totaling $5.5 billion, impacting 66 million people, with a 98% repayment rate.
Philanthropy as a Catalyst: Traditional philanthropic approaches often involve one-time spending. In contrast, Water.org creates a sustainable cycle of investment and repayment.
Challenges in Water Access: Water.org’s dual approach—bottom-up financing for immediate needs and top-down investment for infrastructure—addresses these challenges comprehensively.
Importance of Women in Water Solutions: Empowering women with access to loans for water solutions has broader social benefits, including improved health, education, and economic opportunities.
Sustainability and Climate Resilience: Water.org emphasizes the need for climate-resilient infrastructure, ensuring that water solutions are sustainable in the face of environmental changes.
Global Collaboration: Water.org collaborates with a network of 140 financial institutions worldwide, facilitating access to water solutions tailored to local needs.
Role of Governments and Institutions: While private sector innovation drives much of Water.org’s work, governments and international institutions play a critical role in scaling these solutions.
Educating Stakeholders: Public perception and education are crucial. Water.org’s success stories and data-driven approach help change narratives around water access.
Future Goals: Water.org aims to reach 100 million people with an additional $1 billion in investment capital. Their long-term vision includes comprehensive water access solutions that integrate both individual and infrastructure needs.

👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋