Best The Puzzle Factory Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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What Happens When You Build a Water Membranes Factory Just to Prove a Point? 28:25

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How Is Aqua Membranes Scaling 3D-Printed Water Membranes Spacers from Garage Startup to 200,000 Square Foot Manufacturing Facility? 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.show/simplelab ⬇️ IN THIS VIDEO ⬇️…

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The Most Ridiculous Water Technology I've Ever Analyzed (it was worth it!) 36:43

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Can Cloud Harvesting Revolutionize Water Production? A Deep Dive into AirHES Technology 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab ⬇️ IN THIS EPISODE ⬇️ AirHES is a proposed atmospheric water harvesting technology that uses aerial collection systems (kites or balloons) with specialized mesh to capture cl…

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What Does a Billion-Dollar Company Exit Really Look Like? 51:16

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How Does Water-as-a-Service Drive Billion-Dollar Exits in Infrastructure Investment? 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab ⬇️ IN THIS VIDEO ⬇️ Seven Seas Water Group is a vertically integrated water infrastructure platform that designs, builds, finances, operates, and maintains water and wastewater …

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Company Failure: How SOURCE Lost Everything in Just 12 Months 25:32

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🤔 What Happened to Source Global's Water-from-Air Technology? 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab My best water tech analysis straight to your inbox SOURCE (formerly Zero Mass Water) produced drinking water from air using solar-powered Hydropanels. Founded in 2015 by Cody Friesen, it raised $270 m…

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Why 32 Companies Fight Over 24 Electrochemical Oxidation PFAS Destruction Deals 23:28

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How Do 32+ Electrochemical Water Oxidation Technologies Compete for PFAS Destruction Market Share? 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, Georg Fischer: https://www.gfps.com/com/en/products-solutions/solutions/design-prefabrication.…

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Can We Actually Afford to Clean Up Forever Chemicals? 57:55

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How Can We Afford to Remove PFAS from Our Environment When Treatment Costs Exceed Global GDP? 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab ⬇️ IN THIS EPISODE ⬇️ PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are persistent synthetic chemicals (forever chemicals) used in countless everyday products that contami…

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3 Days at WEFTEC 2025: My Complete Water Tech Breakdown 1:09:10

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What's to remember from WEFTEC 2025? Here are my 5 Water Tech picks, 3 Marketing Tips, the State of the Union on the Water/AI Nexus, and much more. Wanna get 3 Days at WEFTEC summarized in 70 Minutes? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my p…

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S13E11 - Henk Ovink: "Stop the Stupidity Before Disaster Hits!" 35:49

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Will we die young & rich or live older & less rich? That is why Henk Ovink is formal: We will fail on climate change if we fail on water. Wanna know why? 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/simplel…

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What the Ovivo Carve-Out Changes for Water Investment 20:01

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How did SKion Water turn a $142M "apple tree" water investment into $1.8B gold with the carve out of Ovivo's Electronics division to Ecolab? Let's find out! My best water tech analysis straight to your inbox: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6884833968848474112 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLa…

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S2.EP12 Season Finale: Social Media for Tradies & the Power of Word of Mouth - Stanley Henry The Attention Seeker 41:20

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This episode of The Puzzle Factory is a must-listen for any tradie wanting to grow their business in the digital age. We sit down with Stanley Henry, founder of The Attention Seeker, to unpack his journey and get his raw take on what tradies are getting wrong (and right) when it comes to marketing.Stan breaks down what he would do if he owned a tra…

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What Aquatech's Purchase of Koch's Li-Pro Means: Top 3 Insights 12:05

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Aquatech just acquired Koch Technology Solutions’ direct lithium extraction business - Here are my 3 key takeaways! #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ Aquatech's press release: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aquatech-acquires-kochs-direct-lithium-extraction-business-integrating-li-pro-dle-into-the-pearl-technology-platform-3025…

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Water Membrane Giants REJECTED This - Now It's Changing Everything 1:04:03

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Could this new material finally change the water membrane market (e.g.; Reverse Osmosis) for the better? Let's dig into it! More #WaterTech insights? Get my free water investor database: https://investors.dww.show 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab ⬇️ IN THIS EPISODE ⬇️ Nala Membranes creates chl…

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S2.Ep11 Power Couple: Starting Standout Electrical, Scholarship Wins & a Baby on the Way 52:21

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In this episode of The Puzzle Factory, we sit down with Jacob and Ance—the husband-and-wife duo behind Standout Electrical in Auckland. They’ve just been honoured as recipients of the Master Electricians Master Electricians – Auckland Branch Business Scholarship—a fantastic testament to their commitment to craftsmanship, professionalism, and servic…

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S13E8 - The Good, the Bad & The Overlooked of #TeamWater 21:53

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How did some of the greatest content creators raise $41.5 Million in one month for Water Access? Watch this! More #WaterTech insights? Get my free water investor database: https://investors.dww.show 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to MentorAPM: https://mentorapm.com/ How …

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S2.EP10 : Yarns with Andy (Annamalai Alagappan): Bold NZ Construction Industry Predictions, AI Tools & Big Laughs 1:05:49

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In this episode of The Puzzle Factory with Annamalai “Andy” Alagappan from Yarns with Andy, we cover: 🔨 The real state of the NZ construction industry right now – no sugar-coating 📈 Our bold predictions for when the industry will bounce back (and the bet we made!) 🤖 How AI tools are set to disrupt construction & trades – and which ones you should b…

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The 3 Secret Tribes that Rule Over Water Tech Investment 28:09

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Wanna know why 86% of Investors treat water tech like Portfolio Insurance? Watch this! More #WaterTech insights? Get my free water investor database: https://investors.dww.show 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to MentorAPM: https://mentorapm.com/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentione…

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S2.EP9 : Sam Groombridge: Clever HVAC Design, Innovation & Scaling Big Bang Energy Solutions in NZ 46:39

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In this episode of The Puzzle Factory, Alex talks with Sam Groombridge, co‑founder of Big Bang Energy Solutions, a family‑run HVAC and electrical design company servicing Whangārei through to the Bay of Islands. Sam’s story is unique: Despite being colour blind and not a qualified electrician, Sam has built a reputation for clever design and out‑of…

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S2.EP8: Sonya Bloomfield – HRD Global 100 Exec Shares How to Build a Winning Business Culture in Trades ⚡ 1:11:28

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👉 "HRD Global 100 Top HR Executive Sonya Bloomfield shares game‑changing tips to fix your trade business culture – and keep your best people 💡⚡" In this episode of The Puzzle Factory, we’re joined by Sonya Bloomfield, a HRD Global 100 Top HR Executive and now Director at Soul Power Electrical Ltd, to share practical tips you can use today to improv…

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This $200 Hack Makes Desalination 50% Cheaper 55:03

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Ever heard of Electric Desalination Membranes that are Talking Back? Listen to this! More #WaterTech insights? Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6884833968848474112 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab ⬇️ IN THIS EPISODE ⬇️ Active Membra…

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S2.EP7: From Apprentice to Business Success: Matt Bennett’s Journey Building Team MBE 54:02

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In this episode of The Puzzle Factory, we sit down with Matt Bennett — founder of Team MBE — to hear the real story behind one of Auckland’s fastest-growing electrical companies.From a working-class upbringing and learning the trade on the tools, to backing himself and building a business from the ground up, Matt shares how he grew Team MBE into th…

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S13E5 - How did a 29-year-old beat $270M Silicon Valley giants? 56:54

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Making water from thin air at 1¢/liter? Listen to this! More #WaterTech insights? Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6884833968848474112 🙌 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.s…

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S2EP6: 👉 "How Andrew Murphy turned his passion for renewable energy into Planet Electrical – an eco-focused electrical business changing the game in NZ ⚡🌏 56:02

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In this episode of The Puzzle Factory, Andrew Murphy, Director of Planet Electrical, shares how his lifelong passion for renewable energy 🌱 and sustainability shaped both his career and his business. Andrew talks about growing Planet Electrical into a thriving NZ electrical and HVAC company while staying true to his mission of helping Kiwis reduce …

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S13E4 - 99.1% Lithium Selectivity with Zero Water Footprint?! 1:10:45

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Wondering How to Extract Lithium Without Mining or Massive Water Use? Listen to this! More #WaterTech insights? Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6884833968848474112 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot…

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S2.EP5: From Kaitāia to KiwiSaver King: John Bell on Mindset, Money & Making Smart Moves 45:54

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From growing up in Kaitaia to becoming one of New Zealand’s leading KiwiSaver experts, John Bell’s story is all about vision, grit, and smart financial thinking. In this episode of The Puzzle Factory, we dive into John’s journey—from his rural upbringing and love of rugby to building Kauri Wealth into a trusted name in financial advice. John unpack…

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S2.EP4: Jeremy Foster’s Wild Career Ride & 10 Steps to Convert Every Sale | HRV to Fujitsu GM 1:28:41

4M ago1:28:41

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Jeremy Foster started in the trenches - knocking on doors, selling direct to homeowners. From those humble beginnings, he helped grow HRV into a household Kiwi brand, and today he’s the General Manager of Fujitsu General NZ, leading one of the country’s biggest HVAC players. In this episode of The Puzzle Factory, Jeremy takes us through: His incred…

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S13E3 - Why Ignoring Half Your Assets Makes You 20% Better 1:19:26

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Ever wondered why Smart Utilities Let Their Assets Break? Then listen to this: It will show you how Physics beats AI in Asset Management! More #water insights? Subscribe to my newsletter, for free! https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6884833968848474112 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://…

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S2.EP3: Provisional Tax Explained (Finally!) | Luke Kemeys on Wealth for Tradies, Boys Get Paid & the Questions You’re Too Afraid to Ask 53:07

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In this no-fluff episode of The Puzzle Factory, Alex sits down with Luke Kemeys — chartered accountant, host of Keep the Change, co-founder of Next Advisory, and part of the crew behind Boys Get Paid — to tackle the money topics tradies often dodge. From what provisional tax actually is to building wealth with the right mindset, this is essential l…

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This Google Device Could End Water Scarcity Forever (Here's Why It Won't) 12:06

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What if Google had the solution to save 1 billion people... and just threw it away? Let's find out! Google spent 4 YEARS secretly developing a device that pulls safe drinking water from thin air using only sunlight. They proved it worked. They proved it could help over 1 BILLION people without clean water. Then they just... quit and open-sourced ev…

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S2.EP2: From Viral Chaos to Business Success | Matt Jordan (SPM) on Brand, Bets & Reinvention 1:05:13

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He went viral for skulling the worst booze on Facebook. Now he’s a professional gambler, personal brand powerhouse, and sharp operator in the digital game. In this episode of The Puzzle Factory, Alex sits down with Matt Jordan — the man behind SPM — to unpack how he built a cult following, monetised chaos, and stepped away from full-time work in hi…

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S13E2 - How Hydrated Electrons DESTROY Forever Chemicals at Half the Cost 52:44

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What if electron-rich Water Gas Molecules could target and destroy PFAS... for cheaper than PFAS removal technologies? Check it out! For more water tech insights, subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6884833968848474112/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great s…

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Can H2Plus Really Destroy PFAS for 10 Cents per Gallon? 17:01

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PFAS destruction for a lower cost than PFAS removal: Transformational or Questionable? Let's find out! For more water tech insights, subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6884833968848474112/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membrane…

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S2.EP1: Why Trade Pricing Is Broken | Rapid QS Founder David Baker Exposes the Truth 35:55

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In this powerful relaunch of The Puzzle Factory, Alex sits down with David Baker, founder of Rapid QS — the estimating service shaking up the New Zealand construction industry. We dive deep into the broken state of trade pricing, including inflated quotes from government departments and why transparency in construction costs is long overdue. ✅ Why …

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S13E1 - This Painful Failure Taught PureTerra How to Crack the Water Code 46:59

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What's the Water Secret that 99% of Climate Investors are Missing? Listen to This! Wanna dive deeper into water investment? Get my FREE exhaustive list of water tech investors (that cut 2+ checks) here: https://investors.dww.show/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue F…

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We're Back on July 9th 0:32

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The Puzzle Factory Pod is back Bigger and Better! We've got a new look, better production and the guests are next level. Get amongst it!!!

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3 Radical Solutions Transforming America's Water Crisis 40:00

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3 Radical Approaches Solving Water Scarcity Today, in just one video! More #water insights? Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6884833968848474112/ 🙌 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…

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92% Water Waste: How Economics Broke Our Best Solution 22:28

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Why do we choose expensive over affordable in Water? Let's use the Permian Basin's example to make a point: wastewater reuse is the way! More #water insights? Subscribe to my newsletter on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6884833968848474112 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https:/…

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

5M 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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The 3 Simple Numbers That Predict Any Water Stock's Future 33:19

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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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Episode 10 - Wrapping Up Season 1 – 8K Listens, Lessons & a Giveaway! 14:14

8M ago14:14

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We made it! In this season finale of The Puzzle Factory, Tait and I look back on an incredible first season—nearly 8,000 listens and views across platforms! We dive into the steep learning curve of launching a podcast, share what we’ve learned along the way, and, most importantly, thank all of you—our listeners and amazing guests.As a special thank…

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Episode 9 – How Mugsy Built a Thriving Electrical Business (and Went Viral with a Dolphin) 39:04

8M ago39:04

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Guest: Mike “Mugsy” Mugglestone – Director, Full Power Electrical (Warkworth) This week on The Puzzle Factory, we’re joined by Mike “Mugsy” Mugglestone, the man behind Full Power Electrical in Warkworth. After relocating and starting his business in the area 8 years ago, Mugsy has steadily grown it into a well-known name in the trade. We dig into w…