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(don't) Waste Water! | Water Tech to Solve the World Antoine Walter
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❓ 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?
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📈 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
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Currently in its 10th Season, the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast has already welcomed around 200 guests from Water Majors (SUEZ, Veolia, Jacobs, Xylem, Kemira, Evoqua, Aquatech, SKion Water...), Scale-Ups (Cambrian Innovation, Epic Cleantec, 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 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.
ABOUT ME:
I'm a second-generation Water Professional - the legend says my dad traded excavator sessions for me in river banks against lunch invitations. I followed on this early start by completing a Master's in Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering, then won the "Golden Mission" contest organized by ENGIE (GDF-SUEZ).
This led me to travel the Asia-Pacific region for one year to explore, amongst others, water treatment in Hong Kong, desalination facilities in Melbourne, water distribution management in Jakarta, water innovation in Singapore or social water projects in New Delhi and Gujarat. All of that was documented in videos, blog articles, radio spots, and conferences in engineering and business schools (that's where I got hooked!)
I've then worked for SUEZ in Switzerland in strategic marketing, business development, and sales for the DACH and Nordic regions, with an emphasis on micropollutant removal.
I then joined GF Piping Systems in 2017 to take over the business development for the company's services in Europe, then for all Water Treatment and Lithium topics worldwide.
I've been a regular speaker at conferences on four continents, gave my first TEDx in 2022, and regularly acted as a host.
Since 2020, I've been hosting the "(don't) Waste Water" podcast and giving lectures in Business and Engineering schools.
I'm married, a happy father of three, and I'm French (nobody's perfect
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S11E9 - How to End Bullshit and Measure your Water Stewardship Commitments Right
Water Stewardship and Water Risk Mitigation will be key topics of the upcoming decade. But how can you measure your impact and performance on these if there's no scale? That's where SCS 116 enters the picture: let's explore!
More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/
#️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣
SCS Global Services - https://fr.scsglobalservices.com/services/water-stewardship-and-resiliency-certification
CDP Water - https://www.cdp.net/en/water
Axiom Climate - https://www.axiomclimate.com/
Microsoft / Fido AI - https://fido.tech/news/fido-and-microsoft-collaboration-continues-expansion-to-mexico/
Global Water Intelligence / XPV - https://my.globalwaterintel-insights.com/l/2DC/watersecurityinvestment
Protect Our Winters - https://protectourwinters.org/
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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰
00:00 Introduction
04:22 Understanding Water Stewardship and Its Importance
05:00 The Need for Water Stewardship Standards
06:48 The Role of SCS in Water Stewardship
08:29 Challenges and Opportunities in Water Stewardship
20:27 The SCS 116 Water Standard
26:45 Future of Water Stewardship and Standards
34:13 Facing Criticism
37:04 Feedback and Gaps in Standards
41:12 Global Water Index Debate
46:00 Axiom Climate Updates
49:10 Impact of Educational Initiatives
53:58 Rapid Fire Questions
#WaterStewardship #WaterImpact #WaterStandard
About this Episode:
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 podcast is for you.
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Revolutionizing Water Management: A New Approach to Sustainability - Lauren Enright (SCS Global Services)
Water stewardship is about managing water resources sustainably and equitably for all stakeholders. This involves setting standards, measuring impact, and encouraging companies to adopt best practices for water use, aiming to create a positive impact on local communities and the environment.
Water stewardship is the management of water resources in a sustainable and equitable manner, considering the needs of all stakeholders involved. Lauren Enright from SCS Global Services explains that this concept has evolved over the past decade, expanding from traditional water management to include broader social and environmental impacts. To promote effective water stewardship, standards like SCS 116 have been developed, aiming to provide a structured approach for companies to measure, report, and improve their water use practices.
The conversation highlights the importance of setting quantifiable standards for water stewardship, similar to ESG standards, to ensure that companies can objectively measure their impact and make informed decisions. The challenge lies in determining whether these standards should be voluntary or mandatory, and how they can be effectively implemented and scrutinized.
Lauren emphasizes the role of accurate reporting and measurement in water stewardship, noting that companies must integrate water biodiversity into their corporate cultures to achieve meaningful progress. The development of tools and technologies, such as those by Microsoft and Fido AI for leak detection, plays a crucial role in improving water efficiency and reducing non-revenue water losses.
The discussion also touches on the growing investment in water-related initiatives, driven by regulatory requirements and the recognition of financial opportunities. Projections suggest a significant increase in investment in water stewardship, highlighting the need for companies to adopt best practices and make tangible impacts on local communities and ecosystems.
In addition to corporate efforts, educational outreach and public engagement are essential for fostering a broader understanding of water stewardship. Initiatives like Axiom Climate aim to educate and involve the public in addressing water and climate issues, emphasizing the importance of community involvement.
Overall, the conversation underscores the importance of developing and adopting water stewardship standards, leveraging technology and reporting tools, and engaging both corporate and public sectors to achieve sustainable water management practices.
Key Points
Water stewardship involves managing water sustainably and equitably.
Standards like SCS 116 help quantify and improve water use practices.
The challenge is balancing voluntary versus mandatory standards.
Accurate reporting and measurement are crucial for progress.
Companies must integrate water biodiversity into their cultures.
Innovative technologies aid in improving water efficiency.
Investment in water stewardship is projected to increase significantly.
Effective water stewardship requires both global and local actions.
Corporate leaders like Microsoft are setting examples in water management.
Educational outreach is vital for public understanding and involvement.
Full Episode: https://dww.show/how-to-end-bullshit-and-measure-your-water-stewardship-commitments-right/
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S11E8 - How 120Water Profitably Multiplied Its Customer Base by 50 in 4 Years
Megan Glover co-founded 120Water in 2016, driven by a personal mission sparked by the Flint water crisis. Fast forward to 2024, and 120Water has transformed from a consumer-focused startup to a robust B2B company, scaling its customer base by 50 times in just four years! Wanna know her secrets? 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 #️⃣
🔗 120Water's website - https://120water.com/
🔗 Come say Hi to Megan Glover on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/megancglover/
🔗 Tom Ferguson's hint: Emulate Megan's approach - https://dww.show/the-secret-formula-for-profit-in-water-tech-venture-capital/
🔗 Johnny Pujol explains how SimpleLab and 120Water work together - https://dww.show/how-simplelab-turned-an-arsenic-removal-failure-into-a-lab-logistics-success/
🔗 120Water teams up with BlueConduit https://120water.com/120water-and-blueconduit-announce-strategic-partnership-to-bring-machine-learning-to-utilities-focused-on-finding-and-replacing-lead-service-lines/
🔗 This week's episode on the blog - https://dww.show/how-120water-profitably-multiplied-its-customer-base-by-50-in-4-years/
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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰
00:00 In This Week's Episode
01:52 Editorial
04:13 Welcoming Megan Glover Back
09:32 Regulatory Drivers and Data Management
19:10 Growth and Strategic Partnerships
27:52 Upcoming Regulatory Deadlines
29:52 Revenue Streams and Business Model
31:00 The $43 Million Capital Raise
32:42 Exploring New Opportunities
34:43 International Expansion Considerations
36:46 Company Restructuring and Future Plans
38:19 Work Culture and Hiring at 120Water
39:21 Future Vision and Impact
42:58 Rapid Fire Questions
#WaterTech #Digitization #Entrepreneurship
About this Episode: 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 podcast is for you.
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"Everyone deserves the technology that Denver Water Uses!" - Megan Glover (120Water)
From Compliance to Growth: Megan Glover on Scaling 120Water
In this episode of 'Don't Waste Water,' host Antoine Walter welcomes back Megan Glover, CEO and founder of 120Water. The discussion covers the significant growth and milestones of 120Water since Glover's last appearance, including a major capital raise of $43 million from Edison Partners. They detail how 120Water transformed from an early-stage company to a leading player in the water quality management space, boasting 10,000 customers and expanded software capabilities. Glover explains the challenges of scaling, the importance of compliance with lead and copper rules, and the strategic decisions to broaden their platform to include various water quality and compliance programs. The episode also touches on the crucial role of strategic partnerships and managed services in reaching smaller rural utilities, and future growth opportunities, including tackling PFAS management. Glover shares insights on navigating the fragmented US water market, leveraging data management for better resource allocation, and the evolving business model of 120Water.
Full Episode: https://dww.show/how-120water-profitably-multiplied-its-customer-base-by-50-in-4-years/
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5 Water Tech Investment Facts That Will Blow Your Mind
I reviewed 1188 investment deals in Water Technologies since 2018 to find out - amongst others - who the 5 largest by number of deals and by capital deployed are. How attractive is the Water Sector? Let's find out.
More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/
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Aclarity - https://dww.show/how-aclarity-bootstrapped-its-journey-from-b2c-to-pfas-destruction/
Gradiant - https://dww.show/how-gradiant-became-the-first-and-only-water-tech-unicorn/
Burnt Island Ventures - https://dww.show/the-secret-formula-for-profit-in-water-tech-venture-capital/
ZwitterCo - https://dww.show/zwitterions-super-powers-could-solve-wastewater-membranes-number-one-problem/
Membrion - https://dww.show/membrion-ceo-that-raised-22m-reveals-his-one-trick-you-must-copy-today/
Puraffinity - https://dww.show/should-we-really-destroy-pfas-no-your-fridge-knows-a-better-way/
Source - https://dww.show/expensive-heavy-but-desperately-needed-is-source-the-future-of-drinking-water/
Klir - https://dww.show/how-to-establish-compliance-confidence-for-every-water-utility/
120Water - https://dww.show/whats-hidden-in-your-tap-water-dont-worry-your-utility-doesnt-really-know-better/
Transcend - https://dww.show/save-time-boost-value-and-wow-customers-in-a-snap-with-these-5-simple-ai-steps/
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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰
00:00 Introduction
00:35 1 - The Water Tech Investment Landscape
02:34 2 - Top 5 by Number of Investments
06:45 3 - Top 5 by Capital Deployed
09:34 4 - Fun Water Tech Investment Facts
11:32 5 - Trends & Outlook
#WaterTech #WaterTechnology #WaterInvestment
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.
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S11E7 - How Salinity Solutions Squeezes More Water out of Any Stream for Half the Energy
This water tech start-up turns reverse osmosis into a batch process, which divides the reject by more than two and at half the energy cost. 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 Video #️⃣
Salinity Solutions' website: https://salinitysolutions.co.uk/
The crowdfunding platform they leveraged: https://www.crowdcube.com/
Innovate UK: https://www.ukri.org/councils/innovate-uk/
Cornish Lithium: https://cornishlithium.com/
SQM Lithium Ventures: https://sqmlitio.cl/acercando-el-capital-de-riesgo-a-los-negocios-tecnologicos-del-futuro-litio-agua-y-electromovilidad/
SUEZ signing with Salinity Solutions: https://smartwatermagazine.com/news/university-birmingham/suez-pilot-salinity-solutions-low-energy-reuse-technology-france
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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰
00:00 Introduction to Don't Waste Water Podcast
03:26 Innovations in Reverse Osmosis
06:14 Entrepreneurial Journey and Market Needs
13:40 Crowdfunding Success and Prototyping
16:36 Real-World Applications and Partnerships
21:54 Future Prospects and Market Expansion
24:02 The Long Road to Partnership with Suez
25:51 Challenges and Advice for Early-Stage Water Companies
29:43 Scaling Up and Commercializing Technology
32:22 Partnerships and Global Expansion
39:52 The Vision for Humanitarian Impact
41:48 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts
#ReverseOsmosis #ZLD #Lithium
About this Episode: 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 water tech podcast is for you.
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