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

Antoine Walter
(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 😅). Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  1. S12E8 - 7 Top Investors Reveal Why Water Tech Is The Next Clean Energy

    1 DAY AGO

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

    🌊 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 Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW 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 01:27 Challenges and Opportunities in Water Investment 04:52 The Trillion Dollar Water Infrastructure Opportunity 05:56 Private Equity and Water Investment 07:10 The Water Investment Pyramid 09:06 Specialist Investors' Insights 10:44 The Importance of Repeat Investments 13:20 Transition Finance and Water 24:43 The Role of Impact Funds 32:13 Investment Opportunities and Challenges 35:22 Water Sector Investment Trends 38:56 The Future of Water Technology 43:18 Building a Water Investment Ecosystem 54:57 Concluding Thoughts on Water Investment #WaterInvestment #VentureCapital #CleanTech It goes without saying but... none of this is investment advice! About this Podcast: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast, the leading podcast for water industry professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs seeking deep insights into water tech innovation, investment trends, and strategic moves in the sector. Host Antoine Walter blends his technical expertise with sharp business acumen to deliver weekly episodes featuring candid conversations with C-suite executives, detailed analysis of major water industry developments, and practical insights for water tech startups and seasoned players alike. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    56 min
  2. JAN 22 · BONUS

    10 Expert Answers to Your Burning PFAS Questions

    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/interactive-maps/pfas_contamination/ Northeastern University PFAS Sites Map: https://pfasproject.com/pfas-contamination-site-tracker/ My interview with Julie Bliss Mullen (Aclarity): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s11e2-how-aclarity-bootstrapped-its-journey-from-b2c-to-pfas-destruction My conversation with Fajer Mushtaq (Oxyle): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s11e6-how-oxyle-destroys-pfas-with-the-energy-you-d-actually-waste My podcast with Kobe Nagar (374Water): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s4e15-is-supercritical-water-oxidation-a-solution-for-pfas-energy-more My conversation with Henrik Hagemann (Puraffinity): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s7e15-should-we-really-destroy-pfas-no-your-fridge-knows-a-better-way 🎙️ PODCAST 🎙️ Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 You Have PFAS in Your Blood 01:28 What are PFAS? 03:34 Where do we find PFAS? 05:07 How do PFAS end up in Water? 07:27 What are the Health Impacts of PFAS? 08:48 Why is Removing PFAS from Water so Challenging? 11:18 What are the Current PFAS Regulations? 13:56 How much will PFAS Removal Cost? 16:03 What are the Technologies to Remove PFAS? 21:24 How to Destroy PFAS? 25:17 What's Happening Now? 📝 IN THIS EPISODE 📝 🧪 The shocking truth about PFAS in your blood and why even experts can't avoid them 💧 From rainwater to tap water: How these "forever chemicals" infiltrate every water source on Earth 💰 The mind-blowing costs of PFAS removal and why current budgets might not be enough 🔬 Battle-tested technologies that can effectively remove PFAS from water, and their pros and cons 🌍 How different regions are tackling the PFAS challenge, from strict European limits to American lawsuits Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    29 min
  3. S12E7 - How FLocean Brings Oil & Gas Tech to Subsea Desalination

    JAN 15

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

    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-water-tech-ventures-tom-ferguson-s-unfair-advantage My breakdown of 2024's Water Tech Investment Landscape: https://youtu.be/EqQwOC-ys4c FLocean's website: https://www.flocean.green/ 🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW 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 01:34 An interesting Investment Coincidence? 04:01 FLocean's Innovative Approach to Desalination 06:43 Technical Insights into Subsea Desalination 11:08 Challenges and Market Opportunities 23:29 First Commercial References 30:36 Business Model and Economic Considerations 38:08 Funding and Prospects 45:28 Rapid Fire Questions About this Podcast: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast, the leading podcast for water industry professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs seeking deep insights into water tech innovation, investment trends, and strategic moves in the sector. Host Antoine Walter blends his technical expertise with sharp business acumen to deliver weekly episodes featuring candid conversations with C-suite executives, detailed analysis of major water industry developments, and practical insights for water tech startups and seasoned players alike. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    51 min
  4. 7 Must-Know Water Tech Trends For Investors

    JAN 8

    7 Must-Know Water Tech Trends For Investors

    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 subscribe! #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ 2023's Part One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCfcigu_oPQ Lithium's Water Impact: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3bMCdZj760 My 2023 interview with Tom Ferguson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g-8j8ulWNA Salinity Solutions - SQM's portfolio company: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoW9QggUk-Q 🎙️ 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 Introduction 01:05 1 - The Billion Dollar Wave 02:41 2 - The 4 Hidden Champions 07:23 3 - The New Money Rush 13:01 4 - America's Grip Loosens 14:31 5 - The Real Pricetags 16:02 6 - Where Are The Exits? 22:48 7 - The Survival Timeline In this detailed analysis, I look up the transformative trends in Water Tech investment for 2024, highlighting a significant influx in investing but also a high dropout rate of investors. I track investment patterns over the past seven years, noting a dramatic rise in the amount invested and the number of deals made. I investigate 6 categories and 24 subcategories, identifying top investment areas and key players. I also explore the geographic distribution of investments, the proprietary nature of certain investors, and future projections for Water Tech exits and growth - together with Tom Ferguson (Burnt Island Ventures) and Clayton MacDougald (Emerald Technology Ventures). Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    24 min
  5. Why Most People Get Lithium's Water Impact Dead Wrong

    12/18/2024 · BONUS

    Why Most People Get Lithium's Water Impact Dead Wrong

    🌊 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): https://youtu.be/LKcUoTlMmdc Thacker Pass Project by Lithium Americas with AquaTech International: https://lithiumamericas.com/thacker-pass/overview/default.aspx My exploration of Salinity Solution's batch RO: https://youtu.be/InWaoDkVLNc My conversation with Evove (Membrane-based DLE): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s9e7-how-to-eradicate-dead-zones-cut-energy-needs-by-80-and-double-lithium-selectivity My conversation with EnergyX (Ion Exchange-based DLE): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s9e5-the-game-changing-company-with-60-patents-that-s-disrupting-the-battery-industry My conversation with Adionics (Solvent Extraction-based DLE): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s11e11-how-adionics-took-a-bold-stand-in-the-competitive-dle-landscape 🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcastMain Channel: @AntoineWalterDWWSmartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwwpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntoineWalter7 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 The Lithium Water Crisis 02:22 The Water Impact of Spodumene & Evaporation Ponds 03:56 DLE is a "special animal" 06:43 Brine is NOT water 10:38 Getting to Eramet's DLE Plant 12:18 Eramet's approach to DLE 13:47 Where and How to Water Optimize? 17:32 Zooming Out #LithiumMining #WaterTechnology #CleanTech 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 video is for you. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    19 min
  6. S12E6 - How Tomatoes Become Drinking Water (And Microsoft Wants In!)

    12/04/2024

    S12E6 - How Tomatoes Become Drinking Water (And Microsoft Wants In!)

    📌 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.wegrowwater.com/post/microsoft-growing-water-for-india Terry Paule's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-paule/ 🎙️ 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/ 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwwpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntoineWalter7 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 Introduction 01:54 AI's Water Consumption 04:49 Growing Water 08:14 The Journey of Botanical Water Technologies 17:57 Building the Botanical Water Exchange 21:26 The Role of Blockchain in Water Management 37:37 Defining Water Impact Standards 39:13 Implementing Water ATMs in Nagpur 43:13 Future of Water Technology 46:07 Commercialization and Scaling Up 51:16 Fundraising and Investment Strategies 01:01:29 Rapid Fire Questions #WaterInnovation #WaterTech #SustainableWater 📝 IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE 🌱 The groundbreaking technology behind extracting drinking water from fruits and vegetables, and how it's revolutionizing water access 💧 How Botanical Water Technologies transforms industrial food processing waste into premium drinking water through their innovative Water Harvest Units 🤝 The strategic partnership with Microsoft and the game-changing project delivering 60 million liters of water to communities in Nagpur, India 🔗 The development of the Botanical Water Exchange platform powered by blockchain technology to connect water producers with communities in need 💫 The ambitious vision to scale from 14 to 200 water harvest units by 2025, bringing sustainable water solutions worldwide 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.

    1h 6m
  7. S12E5 - How Capture6 Transforms Salt into a Climate Change Solution

    11/27/2024

    S12E5 - How Capture6 Transforms Salt into a Climate Change Solution

    🌊 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 (Project Monarch partner): https://www.palmdalewater.org/ • California Energy Commission (Grant provider): https://www.energy.ca.gov/ • Elemental Impact/Elemental Accelerator (Investor & incubator): https://elementalimpact.com/elemental-impact/ • My (quite old, sorry!) conversation with with Kim Baker from Elemental Excellerator (at the time): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s2e4-how-to-be-a-beacon-and-trigger-1-5-billion-new-funding-as-a-fearless-nonprofit 🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️ Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water Website: https://dww.show/podcast/ 👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwwpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntoineWalter7 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next? ⏰ TIME CODES ⏰ 00:00 Introduction 01:56 Elon Musk's XPRIZE and Carbon Capture 04:27 Introducing: Luke Shors 08:03 Combining Carbon Capture with Water Scarcity Solutions 17:19 Technical Aspects of Capture6's Process 23:32 Project Monarch: A Case Study 34:24 Global Projects and Future Plans 38:13 Business Model and Financing 42:20 Carbon Credits and CDR 46:16 Future Goals and Regulatory Impact 53:08 Rapid Fire Questions #DirectAirCapture #WaterTech #CleanTech 📝 IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE 🔬 How Capture 6 transforms salt into a revolutionary carbon capture solution while producing fresh water 🌐 The ambitious roadmap across three continents: Project Monarch (US), Project Wallaby (Australia), and Project Octopus (Korea) 💡 Why turning brine management from a cost center into a carbon removal opportunity could be key to scaling water treatment 💰 How tax credits, government support, and innovative business models are making carbon removal viable 🤝 The critical importance of finding the right project partners and investors in the challenging cleantech landscape Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    1h 5m
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About

❓ 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 😅). Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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