Best BlueTech Podcasts (2025)

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S12E20 - Diamidex's CEO Told Me Something Investors Don't Know 1:03:09

17h ago1:03:09

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Wanna know why Big Pharma is Knocking on This French Startup's Door? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #️⃣ A…

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From CO₂ to CPUs: what net zero and AI are doing to water 13:41

7d ago13:41

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Did you know there are at least 16 different ways to capture carbon—and some of them actually generate water? Others, however, could increase water consumption at power plants by up to 30%. In this episode, Rhys and Divya unpack the complex relationship between water and carbon capture technologies, where scale-up is accelerating and trade-offs are…

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The 3 Simple Numbers That Predict Any Water Stock's Future 33:19

10d ago33:19

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I analyzed 139 publicly traded water companies and discovered a simple formula that predicts their valuations using just three parameters: position on the "boring-to-hype spectrum," percentage of digital revenue, and percentage of recurring revenue. This formula reveals systematic market mispricing that creates 8-25% annual return opportunities by …

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S12E19 - This PFAS Removal Company's Secret to 120+ Successful Projects 51:18

17d ago51:18

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Wanna learn how to comply with PFAS Removal targets with the lowest risk and without breaking the bank? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: h…

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Perrier Has 60 Days To Comply With The Law But Can't - Here's Why 20:29

20d ago20:29

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Is this the end of Mineral Water? Or just the end of Nestlé Waters? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #️⃣ Al…

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Water Tech Is Worth More Than You Think: LG Chem's $700M Deal 22:03

23d ago22:03

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Why is a mildly successful Water Tech company valued at almost twice the S&P500 M&A average? And how is that link to Private Equity's appetite for water companies? Let's find out! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.sh…

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The Most Influential Water Summit You've Never Heard Of 54:19

27d ago54:19

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Why is the Global Water Summit the Davos of Water? Watch this video and you'll find out! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #…

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S12E18 - How This Startup Tests PFAS 5x Faster Than Labs 1:00:24

1M ago1:00:24

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PFAS testing in Water takes 1-3 months according to the AWWA. How can FREDsense make it happen in 5 Days instead without cutting corners? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great s…

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PFAS in Your Tap Water? Don't Panic - do THIS Instead! 23:19

1M ago23:19

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Just received a PFAS Notice at home? Don't panic - let's go through it together! #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ Johns Hopkins study on PFAS in Bottled Water: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34118648/ Study on PFAS in Beer: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40272161/ The Toronto Paper on LCMS to detect PFAS at ppt levels: https://pubs.a…

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S12E17 - How Swirltex Transforms Wastewater Using Only Air Bubbles! 51:31

1M ago51:31

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How can Swirltex claim to succeed where membranes always failed? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #️⃣ All t…

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S12E16 - 16 Warning Signs a Founder Is About to Exit Their Water Tech Company 19:20

2M ago19:20

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This simple sequence makes 83% of Water Founders Leave Early - that's what I found, investigating 1571 water tech companies and their 3356 founders! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-…

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S12E15 - How BlueFoot Created Unbreakable Membranes with "Just" Polyester 43:40

2M ago43:40

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Ever wondered if unbreakable membranes really existed? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #️⃣ All the Links M…

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Water efficiency: the next frontier in cooling tech 15:14

2M ago15:14

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Dr Vishal Wagholikar joins Rhys and Divya to break down findings from his new Horizon Scan on cooling technologies. As data centres grow more power-hungry, water use is emerging as a blind spot—and a growing concern. The trio unpacks liquid cooling breakthroughs, water use effectiveness metrics, and shifting industry priorities. If you’re in coolin…

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S12E14 - How Echo River Capital Sees 10x Water Returns as... Too Conservative! 1:08:23

2M ago1:08:23

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Are 100x multiples achievable in Water Tech when no-one ever reached 10x? Peter Yolles (Echo River Capital) believes so... and he's on track to prove it! How? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/si…

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S12E13 - How This NGO Made Bottled Water... a Public Utility? 1:13:31

3M ago1:13:31

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What if decentralized water bottle plants were the key to providing safe and affordable drinking water to rural communities? Learn how in this World Water Day Special! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://gosimplelab.com/ And a …

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S12E12 - AWS’s 5-Year Race to Water Positive… Can They Do It? 43:26

3M ago43:26

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What if your next AI prompt could help restore wetlands and improve water security? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://gosimplelab.com/ And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://bluefootmembranes.co…

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BREAKING: Top 5 Water Tech Reveals from Aquatech 2025 1:27:49

3M ago1:27:49

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What went on at Aquatech Amsterdam 2025? What's to remember and take home? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ Check out SimpleLab: https://gosimplelab.com/ Check out Blue Foot Membranes: https://bluefootmembranes.com/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ Hope Hydra…

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The Hidden Winners of China's DLE Export Ban 30:56

3M ago30:56

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China proposed to add direct lithium extraction technologies to its export control list. In short: DLE Tech faces an export ban! What consequences will it have for Lithium Projects around the World? Who's secretly celebrating this export ban, and why? What are quick fixes and long-term solutions? How does this play more broadly in China's long game…

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S12E11 - Turing's $14 Million Series A: Growing Gradiant's Legacy 39:39

4M ago39:39

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Turing just raised a $14 million Series A to further develop its Artificial Intelligence solutions applied to ware. Curious about the full story? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ Big thanks to my sponsor, SimpleLab: https://gosimplelab.com/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in …

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S12E10 - How Crustatec Found Gold in Shrimp Shells - and Used It to Purify Wastewater 42:13

4M ago42:13

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Wanna know how the mountains of shrimp shells polluting our landfills could actually clean our water? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ A big thanks to my sponsor, SimpleLab! https://gosimplelab.com/ In short: CrustaTec is transforming shrimp shell waste into sustainable w…

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Water Industry Trends 2025: What 153'482 LinkedIn Ads Reveal 35:31

4M ago35:31

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Wanna see the Future of the Water Industry? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ A big thanks to my sponsor, SimpleLab! https://gosimplelab.com/ I know the future - so let me share it! Indeed, yes, I did it again: I drowned myself in 153'482 LinkedIn ads for the keywords "Wat…

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This Company's NEW Unicorn Status is... Very Questionable 9:22

4M ago9:22

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🦄 Is Water Tech's Second Unicorn Valuation or Speculation? Let's find out! 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 📝 Let's review: 💰 The surprising details behind GI Aqua Tech's billion-dolla…

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From PFAS to atmospheric water: industry shifts in January 2025 10:18

4M ago10:18

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January 2025 brought significant changes to the water industry. From extreme weather events affecting Cork, Australia, and LA, to the EPA's withdrawal of proposed PFAS limits following the new Trump administration. Bluetech will host a press briefing on the implications of these PFAS regulatory changes, particularly for biosolids management. New re…

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S12E9 - How Altillion's Liquid-Liquid Technology Redefines Resource Recovery 57:37

4M ago57:37

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Liquid-liquid extraction technology, when implemented innovatively, can transform lithium extraction by dramatically reducing costs and environmental impact! Wanna understand how? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ Thanks to my sponsor, SimpleLab! Check them out ➡️ https://…

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S12E8 - 7 Top Investors Reveal Why Water Tech Is The Next Clean Energy 55:30

5M ago55:30

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🌊 The Investment Wave is Coming to Water, But Does it Make a Splash? Let's find out! 🧑‍🔬 SPONSORS 💰 A big thanks to today's sponsors: SimpleLab - https://gosimplelab.com/ Sciens Water - https://scienswater.com/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ 🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast…

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10 Expert Answers to Your Burning PFAS Questions 28:47

5M ago28:47

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Wanna understand PFAS? What makes them "forever chemicals"? What to do with them when they're in water? What the regulation says? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ Environmental Working Group PFAS Map: https://www.ewg.org/inter…

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S12E7 - How FLocean Brings Oil & Gas Tech to Subsea Desalination 51:04

5M ago51:04

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Ever wondered if there was a better way to desalinate water? 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 Alexander's VC investor: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s10e16-the-secret-formula-for-profit-in-wa…

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7 Must-Know Water Tech Trends For Investors 24:09

5M ago24:09

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What's to learn from 2024's pivotal water tech investment year? Let's find out! ➡️ Download the (Free, no strings attached) infographic: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vngynn1tc9vce8pzjsnds/7-Must-Know-Water-Tech-Trends-For-Investors-Infographic.pdf?rlkey=313r4mwyx3hsl751tmymdjuqk&st=m7zvchez&dl=0 👍 If it's of value to you, make sure to like and su…

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5 Game-Changing Water Tech Insights of 2024 (... and 175'000 Thanks!) 36:10

6M ago36:10

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As 2024 wraps up, the water sector is buzzing with unprecedented opportunities. In this special episode, 20+ visionary water leaders share their most powerful insights on how to capture the next wave of innovation and growth in water tech! 🎯 Unlock the success patterns behind water tech's biggest wins in 2024 💡 Get insider knowledge on where smart …

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The Last Drop of 2024: Blue Notes Into 2025’s Waters 12:37

6M ago12:37

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In this finale episode, Rhys and Divya reflect on the year's achievements, including the launch of a Market-creating Legislation and Regulation Tracker and a review of photodynamic disinfection technology. They also delve into BlueTech's Top 10 Patent Applications for 2024 and share a sneak peek at the exciting topics slated for 2025. Stay tuned fo…

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Why Most People Get Lithium's Water Impact Dead Wrong 18:44

6M ago18:44

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🌊 Think Lithium Mining Wastes Water? Think Again! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ Eramet's DLE project in Centenario: https://www.eramet.com/en/activities/lithium/ My review of Veolia's Deep Dive (that discusses the Eramine DLE project): htt…

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S12E6 - How Tomatoes Become Drinking Water (And Microsoft Wants In!) 1:05:58

6M ago1:05:58

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📌 Growing Water with Botanical Water Technologies - A Revolutionary Approach to Water Scarcity! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ Botanical Water Technologies: https://www.wegrowwater.com/ Their partnership with Microsoft: https://www.wegrowwa…

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S12E5 - How Capture6 Transforms Salt into a Climate Change Solution 1:05:20

7M ago1:05:20

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🌊 Direct Air Carbon Capture AND Water Production? The unlikely duo revolutionizing climate action! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Episode #️⃣ • Capture 6: https://capture6.com • Frontier Climate: https://frontierclimate.com/ • Palmdale Water District…

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PFAS Destruction: Innovations and Insights from BlueTech’s Horizon Scan with Jacob Steele 17:00

7M ago17:00

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In this special episode of the BlueNotes Podcast, hosts Rhys Owen and Divya Inna are joined by Jacob Steele, Senior Research Analyst and author of BlueTech’s latest Horizon Scan on PFAS Destruction Technologies. This episode builds on the recent client-only web briefing, broadening the conversation to the wider water community about the persistent …

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S12E4 - How Carbonet Built Fake Plants to Fight the New Karen 55:04

7M ago55:04

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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/…

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Why Everyone's Betting BIG on Water in 2024 12:48

7M ago12:48

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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…

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How GF Redirects its Flow to Dominate Water Solutions 37:46

7M ago37:46

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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, t…

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Water Book Club - The Dynamics of Water Innovation - Paul O'Callaghan (Review & Critique) 17:54

7M ago17:54

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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 entr…

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Water Book Club - Liquid Asset - Barton Thompson (Review, Critique & Interview) 26:00

8M ago26:00

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📚 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 int…

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S12E3 - How GWT Saves You Millions with Carbon-Negative Wastewater Treatment 58:01

8M ago58:01

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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-g…

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Will Veolia Eat Your Lunch? 10:27

8M ago10:27

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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/ S…

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WEFTEC 2024: PFAS, Tech, Series B, AI, ML... What Did You Miss? 1:01:23

8M ago1:01:23

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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 Jen…

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S12E2 - The US has a $2 Trillion Water Problem - Deep Brief 50:06

8M ago50:06

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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://w…

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Green Chemistry and Ultrafiltration membranes in the Fast Lane 10:54

8M ago10:54

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Green Chemistry takes center stage as Rhys and Divya dive into the world of sustainable chemical manufacturing and the importance of the 12 principles from the US EPA. Discover the challenges and potential of market adoption and the exciting developments in green alternatives like Hydrex and bio-based polyacrylamide flocculants. Shift focus to Ultr…

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S12E1 - Growth Story - How MembrIon Will Reach $50 Million ARR By 2030 58:20

8M ago58:20

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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 le…

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S11E20 - How Veolia’s AI Prowess is Redefining Water Technology Leadership 59:19

9M ago59:19

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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.linkedi…

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Top Picks and Trends from WEFTEC 2024 13:23

9M ago13:23

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With WEFTEC a couple of weeks from now, hosts Divya Inna and Rhys Owen dive into the highly anticipated event, which is the largest water industry event in North America, taking place in New Orleans. Join them as they highlight BlueTech Research’s top picks for the most impactful presentations and innovations, along with key events not to miss. You…

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S11E19 - How Kando's STREAMi Simplifies Complex Water Quality Data for Executives 49:35

9M ago49:35

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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/ 🔗 W…

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S11E18 - How Kemira Defied Market Odds to Lead in Bio-Based Tech 38:18

9M ago38:18

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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 L…

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S11E17 - How Grundfos is Reinventing Itself as a Global Leader in Water Tech Solutions 50:38

9M ago50:38

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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://…

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