Liquid Assets

Ravi Kurani

From policy to profit, Liquid Assets uncovers the business and technological implications of water in a changing world.

  1. Decentralized Desalination using Nona's ICP with Bruce Crawford

    4月15日

    Decentralized Desalination using Nona's ICP with Bruce Crawford

    In this episode of Liquid Assets, host Ravi Kurani dives into a game-changing approach to sustainable desalination with guest Bruce Crawford, CEO and co-founder of Nona Technologies. An MIT spinout backed by the U.S. Army, Nona is pioneering a new way to turn saltwater into fresh water at any scale. At a time when many countries are investing in large-scale desalination megaprojects to combat water scarcity – for example, Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030 program – Bruce’s vision is radically different: bring Desal to the people via small, flexible systems that can work anywhere. From decentralized water treatment units that fit on a pallet to innovations in reusing cooling tower water, Bruce’s story exemplifies how water tech startups are driving the future of water. This conversational yet insightful discussion explores how Nona’s novel Ion Concentration Polarization (ICP) technology makes desalination portable, efficient, and adaptable – unlocking resilient water solutions for a thirsty world. What you'll hear in this episode: A breakthrough in desalination technology: How ICP (Ion Concentration Polarization) works to separate salt from water without high pressure or heat, and why it’s a leap beyond traditional reverse osmosis.Decentralizing water treatment: Why moving desalination from massive plants to modular, on-site systems can bring water to remote communities, disaster relief operations, and even military field camps.Water reuse in cooling towers: How Nona’s compact desal units can recycle blowdown from industrial cooling towers (like those in data centers and power plants), saving huge volumes of water amid the booming demand for AI and cloud computing.Challenges and rewards for water tech startups: Insight into Nona’s journey from an MIT lab project to an award-winning startup, and how it fits into a larger wave of innovation in the water industry.The future of sustainable water innovation: Bruce’s vision of a world using less water – from household-sized desalination appliances to industry-scale water savings – and how physical technologies and digital water solutions together can secure our water future. Check out the episode's sponsor, the leader in water treatment solutions - ⁠⁠⁠⁠HASA⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Liquid Assets⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠

    44 分钟
  2. The Future of Coral Reefs & Ocean Acidification with Patrick Clasen

    3月17日

    The Future of Coral Reefs & Ocean Acidification with Patrick Clasen

    Every second, our oceans undergo rapid transformation due to climate change, pollution, and human intervention. While coral reefs may seem like distant, beautiful ecosystems, they play a crucial role in protecting our coastlines, regulating marine biodiversity, and supporting economies across the world. In this episode of Liquid Assets, we sit down with Patrick Clasen, co-founder of Ecotech Marine, an innovator in marine technology and coral reef restoration. From his early days as an engineering student designing aquarium equipment to leading advancements in coral restoration technology, Patrick shares his journey into the world of marine conservation and innovation. We discuss the dire state of coral reefs, the growing threat of ocean acidification, and how cutting-edge technology is being leveraged to protect and restore marine ecosystems. Patrick also dives into the intersection of entrepreneurship and sustainability, sharing lessons from scaling Ecotech Marine and collaborating with research institutions to tackle some of the ocean’s biggest threats. What You'll Hear in This Episode: The importance of coral reefs – Why they matter beyond aestheticsWhy 98% of Florida’s reefs are nearly dead – And what’s being done about itThe role of ocean acidification – How pH levels are affecting marine lifeHow DARPA and marine institutions are working – Efforts to reverse coral declineThe fascinating technology behind reef restoration – Innovations in coral farmingHow Ecotech Marine developed groundbreaking tech – Advancements in aquarium and ocean monitoringWhat individuals and businesses can do – Steps to support ocean sustainability Check out the episode's sponsor, the leader in water treatment solutions - ⁠⁠HASA⁠ Book Recommendation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠The Rational Optimist Connect with Us: ⁠⁠Liquid Assets⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram Connect With Patrick ClasenLinkedIn

    46 分钟

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From policy to profit, Liquid Assets uncovers the business and technological implications of water in a changing world.

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