Peter Christou had a water membrane epiphany in his garage in Edmonton. But a terrible timing and some financial difficulties of one of his investors basically turned him... homeless, and in the need to steal food to survive. As Swirltex has since soared and proved its worth, let's explore the full story! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ ? Swirltex's Website: https://swirltex.com/ ? Come say Hi to Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-christou-4b758043/ ? My article on t ..read more

Reinhard Hübner (CEO of SKion Water) was my guest on the first episode of the Season 5 of the podcast, a bit more than 2 years ago. To this date, it's still one of the most successful episodes of all time (check it out here: https://dww.show/the-7-secrets-of-the-water-company-of-the-year-you-shall-absolutely-steal/) Since then, SKion has led... 13 M&A moves! So, since that first appearance on the podcast, every time I meet Reinhard or his Managing Director, Dirk Brusis, I make it a rule to always question them about their next M&A. This time, it was on record during the recent Global ..read more

In this special episode of our podcast, Reinhard Hübner from SKion Water joins host Antoine Walter to dive deep into the transformative strategies needed to combat water scarcity brought on by climate change. As the world faces increasingly severe ecological disruptions, SKion Water is leading the charge with innovative water management solutions, including the construction of Germany's first municipal wastewater recycling plant and the adoption of advanced groundwater infiltration technologies. This conversation is not just about the technicalities of water treatment but a forward-looking dis ..read more

New Segment! The 7 insights to take home and act upon from my podcast guest this week: Johnny Pujol. For the ones that don't have a paper and a pen with them during the interview, that's my way to share you my notes. What can we learn from Johnny's path from selling vacuum cleaners on QVC to rolling out a network of water quality testing across North America and Europe, and in a close future maybe leading SimpleLab to IPO? Well, quite a lot, starting with this seven insight I wrote down: Customer-Driven Innovation: Flexibility in Business Strategy: Maintain ..read more

What once was a struggling Arsenic Removal company pivoted to a soaring Lab Logistics powerhouse, just about to expand from its US base to Europe! All on the back of... one simple advice you can apply today. Shall we explore this further? (of course, yes!) More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ ? SimpleLab's Website: https://gosimplelab.com/ ? TapScore's Website https://mytapscore.com/ ? Come say Hi to Johnny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnypujol/ ? My conversation with one of ..read more

Johnny Pujol's company, SimpleLab started with a focus on arsenic removal technology but pivoted to consumer-focused water quality testing. Their approach utilizes direct-to-consumer engagement, providing testing kits through their platform, mytapscore.com, which allows customers to understand what's in their drinking water. This model turned out to be commercially successful and scalable compared to the original technology-focused venture.Innovations in water technology can drive faster economic growth than traditional industrial investments. The central theme of the conversation is about pi ..read more

New Segment! The 7 insights to take home and act upon from my podcast guest this week: Craig Beckman. For the ones that don't have a paper and a pen with them during the interview, that's my way to share you my notes. Craig has been active in the water sector for over three decades. And even though he has the humility to highlight how "even veterans need to learn" I would trust him to have a bunch of insights to share! So here's my selection of the 7 things to take home from my conversation, and my hours of preparation and post-production, with the CEO of Aqua Membranes. Innovation Needs Gr ..read more

Do you want more Flux, better energy efficiency, or lower maintenance from your Reverse Osmosis membrane? Here's where to start! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ Aqua Membranes' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AquaMembranes  Aqua Membranes' website: https://aquamembranes.com/ Craig's email: craig@aquamembranes.com My "Ultimate" membrane guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUpiL_x7680 John Robinson discusses Impact Investing: https://dww.show/how-to-mitigate-4-shades-o ..read more

AquaMembranes is a company that develops novel water treatment technologies, specifically focusing on enhancing the efficiency of reverse osmosis (RO) membranes. Their technology is designed to use less energy and improve the lifespan of membranes, thereby providing both environmental and economic benefits to communities and industries in need. The podcast features a deep dive into how water technology, particularly the innovations by AquaMembranes, plays a pivotal role in both safeguarding environmental sustainability and bolstering economic performance. Craig Beckman discusses the company’s ..read more

New Segment! The 7 insights to take home and act upon from my podcast guest this week: Julie Bliss Mullen. For the ones that don't have a paper and a pen with them during the interview, that's my way to share you my notes. Narrowing the insights shared by Julie to just seven was a challenge, but hey, it's the rule I set, so this week I've got: Focus on Market Needs and Testing Hypotheses Innovate Within Niche Markets Before Expanding Customer-Driven Development Leverage Strategic Partnerships and Investments Preparation for Regulatory Compliance Strategic Hiring and Team Building ..read more