Aquatech just acquired Koch Technology Solutions’ direct lithium extraction business - Here are my 3 key takeaways!



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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-302558347.html

My conversation with Devesh Sharma: https://youtu.be/inlyb_aMtzw?si=z1uTHU6GlRvmuKPl

My full exploration of the Lithium World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeZJpBySIQo&t=1s



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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

00:00 Aquatech acquires Koch Technology Solutions' DLE

00:47 The Story

04:01 The Business

07:00 The Market

11:45 Epilogue


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What Aquatech's Purchase of Koch Means: Top 3 Insights

Could this new material finally change Reverse Osmosis for the better? Let's dig into it!

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Sue Mecham's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-mecham-a34252/

The theory of Water Innovation: https://youtu.be/A36PsBc1cnc?si=YFkiE4vdj3pJRS59

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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

00:00 Introduction

02:03 The Innovator's Dilemma

08:01 Technical Deep Dive: NALA's Chlorine Tolerant Membranes

15:13 The Mother-Daughter Duo Behind Nala Membranes

19:09 Manufacturing and Market Adoption

31:50 Custom Development and Future Prospects

34:39 Industrial Wastewater and Market Potential

36:39 Partnerships and Business Strategy

38:21 Funding and Future Plans

46:12 Global Expansion and Manufacturing

51:30 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts



📝 IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE

🧬 How a mother-daughter duo created the first new membrane material in 40 years after everyone said it couldn't be done

💰 Why eliminating biofouling with chlorine-tolerant membranes could slash operating costs by 24% overnight

🏭 What makes industrial wastewater treatment the perfect proving ground for disrupting the membrane oligopoly

🔬 How controlling both polymer chemistry and manufacturing unlocks custom membrane solutions nobody thought possible

🚀 Why bootstrapping on a shoestring budget might beat the heavily-funded competition to global membrane domination by 2030



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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S13E9 - Membrane Giants REJECTED This - Now It's Changing Everything

How did some of the greatest content creators raise $41.5 Million in one month for Water Access? Watch this!

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How did #TeamWater [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/teamwater] raise $41.5 million to enable access to safe drinking water for 2 million people for 20 years?

That's the strength of (most) of the World's most influential creators!



But, as a water professional, what do I take home?

Here are:

5️⃣ My 5 praises for the incredible achievements of ‪@MrBeast‬ [https://www.youtube.com/@MrBeast], @MarkRober and all the other members of #TeamWater [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/teamwater]

3️⃣ The 3 things I would have done differently (hey, I need to nitpick or I wouldn't be French anymore, right?)

4️⃣ The 4 overlooked extraordinary wins of that Month of Water Rallies



If you want to dive deeper into the topic, check:

🙌 My conversation with 1001Fontaines [https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s12e13-how-a-20-water-bottle-system-outperforms-million-dollar-programs]

💪 My incredible hour with Gary White [https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s11e13-the-world-s-best-water-entrepreneur-actually-runs-a-charity]



If you want to further understand the fascinating World of water, make sure to subscribe, and let's discuss all of the above in the comments!

In this episode:

00:00 TeamWater's achievements

02:27 About Me (so you know where I'm speaking from)

03:21 The Good

09:28 The Bad

15:11 The Overlooked

20:41 Epilogue


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

Wanna know why 86% of Investors treat water tech like Portfolio Insurance? Watch this!

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Overlooked Newsletter by Alexandre Devez: https://alexandre.substack.com/

Paul O'Callaghan's "The Dynamics of Water Innovation" book https://www.bluetechresearch.com/events-media/book/

My deep dive into PureTerra Ventures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQhcJjYf9wA



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🙋 QUESTION: Should water tech embrace the "100 moonshots at $10M each" strategy that Prakash Govindan suggests, or stick with the David Ferrer playbook?



⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

00:00 How are 86% below 10%?

02:06 The Ferrer/Kyrgios Analogy

04:25 Finding 1 - The Side Bet Reality

06:44 Finding 2 - The Doughnut Hole Desert

08:47 Finding 3 - The 3 Tribes of Water Tourists

13:26 Finding 4 - The Portfolio Insurance Maths

17:04 Finding 5 - The Check Size Revelation

19:07 Finding 6 - The Adjacency Map

22:35 The "Prakash Challenge"

24:53 The Updated Playbook

27:20 Free Water Investor Database



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.


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S13E7 - The 3 Secret Tribes that Rule Over Water Tech Investment

Ever heard of Electric Membranes that are Talking Back? Listen to this!

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Active Membranes' website: https://www.activemembrane.com/

Connect with Arian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arian-edalat-bb65875/

Send Arian some email love: arian@activemembranes.com

My conversation with Peter Yolles (one of Active Membranes' investors): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s12e14-how-echo-river-capital-sees-10x-water-returns-as-too-conservative

My conversation with Andrew Walker: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s13e4-evove-direct-lithium-extraction

My interview with Prakash Govindan: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s11e1-an-unpopular-challenging-yet-true-take-on-venture-capital-in-water



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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

00:00 Introduction

01:43 The "Seed-Strapping" Philosophy

08:45 Introducing: Arian Edalat

10:07 The Concept of Active Membranes

22:37 Real-World Applications and Benefits

27:22 Technical Insights and Future Prospects

30:22 The Spitfire Coating Machine

35:42 Market Penetration and Production Strategy

41:27 Future Goals and Investment Plans

51:35 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.


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S13E6 - This $200 Hack Makes Desalination 50% Cheaper

Making water from thin air at 1¢/liter? Listen to this!

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Uravu's website: https://www.uravulabs.com

Connect with Swapnil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swapnil-shrivastav-374867aa/

Google X's (failed) attempt at Water Tech: https://youtu.be/GxwOSIz_cck

My conversation with Peter Yolles (one of Uravu's investors): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s12e14-how-echo-river-capital-sees-10x-water-returns-as-too-conservative

My exploration of Source: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s7e2-expensive-heavy-but-desperately-needed-is-source-the-future-of-drinking-water



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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

00:00 Introduction

01:52 Challenges in Atmospheric Water Generation

05:08 Data Centers and Atmospheric Water Generation

09:07 Introducing: Swapnil Shrivastav

15:16 Founding Story and Early Challenges

17:55 Technological Shifts and Market Focus

25:05 Desiccant Technology and Future Vision

29:20 System Design and Cost Efficiency

33:08 Business Models and Market Strategies

37:39 Challenges and Future Vision

51:32 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.


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

Wondering How to Extract Lithium Without Mining or Massive Water Use? Listen to this!

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Evove's onsite lithium demonstration with Northern Lithium: https://www.evove.tech/dle-onsite-demo/

Evove's Lithium website: https://www.dle.technology/

Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reklawa/

Joe Lowry's (excellent!) Lithium podcast: https://www.globallithium.net/podcast

My conversation with Chris Wyres: 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 Jay Keener (Altillion): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s12e9-how-altillion-s-liquid-liquid-technology-redefines-resource-recovery



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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

00:00 Introduction: Independence and Lithium Technology

04:15 In-Depth Discussion with Andrew Walker

08:25 Understanding DLE and Its Complexities

13:10 The Future of Lithium Extraction

29:25 Introducing Separonics: The Next Generation Technology

36:47 Lithium Extraction and Water Reuse in the Permian Basin

41:02 Ceramic vs. Polymeric Membranes

44:34 3D Printing in Membrane Manufacturing

48:14 Partnerships and Market Strategies

53:54 North American Projects and Challenges

59:37 South American Lithium Projects

01:02:02 Future Goals and 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.


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S13E4 - 99.1% Lithium Selectivity with Zero Water Footprint?!

Ever wondered why Smart Utilities Let Their Assets Break? Then listen to this: It will show you how Physics beats AI in Asset Management!

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MentorAPM's website: https://mentorapm.com/

Connect with Tacoma on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tacoma-zach-p-eng-0913514/

My interview with Amanda Siqueira from VAPAR: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s11e15-how-vapar-s-ai-makes-underground-pipe-inspections-seamless



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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

00:00 Introduction

01:41 AI in Water Tech: Marketing vs Reality

08:29 Asset Management vs Asset Performance Management

14:53 Tailoring Asset Management to Water

24:16 The Journey of MentorAPM

37:31 The Role of AI in Asset Management

41:12 Understanding AI Claims and Customer Trust

43:36 Predictive Maintenance and Customer Data

46:20 MentorLens: A Game Changer for Utilities

49:45 Go-to-Market Strategy and Consultant Relationships

52:01 Empowering Customers with Simple Software

01:00:55 Growth, Profitability, and Market Consolidation

01:08:02 Vision for the Future and AI Integration

01:16:07 Rapid Fire Questions



#WaterTech #WaterAI #Growth


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S13E3 - Why Ignoring Half Your Assets Makes You 20% Better

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 everything in 2021. 😅



Meanwhile, billionaires like Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg poured millions into competing startups trying to solve the same problem, with no better results.

What made Google's own engineers walk away from technology that could change the world?



As #TeamWater is about to make its comeback, there's a lot to learn here!



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The Google H2E Collection: https://x.company/collection/h2e/

Google's open-sourced geo layers: https://github.com/AWH-GlobalPotential-X/AWH-Geo?tab=readme-ov-file

Google's open-sourced CAD drawings: https://github.com/google/h2e_technical_documentation/tree/main

The Google X Team's Nature Article: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-03900-w.pdf

The thermodynamics of Atmospheric Water Generation: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10293683/#:~:text=Inserting%20the%20constants%20from%20Appendix,heat%20pumps%20and%20heat%20engines

Science's recent article on the topic: https://www.science.org/content/article/devices-pull-water-out-thin-air-poised-take

My interview with Colin Goddard: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s7e2-expensive-heavy-but-desperately-needed-is-source-the-future-of-drinking-water



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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

00:00 Google's forgotten device

01:01 Clean Water: A Moonshot Challenge?

02:21 Google H2E

04:35 Missing the Target (by 10x)

05:45 Open-Sourcing

07:05 More competition?

08:30 The Main Problem

10:31 Giving Up?


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

What if electron-rich Water Gas Molecules could target and destroy PFAS... for cheaper than PFAS removal technologies? Check it out!

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#️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣

H2Plus Website: https://h2plus.com/

Degradation of PFAS with Hydrated Electrons: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.2c01469

H2Plus Patents: https://patents.google.com/?q=(% [https://patents.google.com/?q=(%25]22H2plus%22)&oq=%22H2plus%22 Ican

My Due Diligence on H2Plus's Technology:

My conversation with Gerald Pollack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTnqiNMolpg



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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

02:31 Understanding Restructured Water Molecules

03:31 The Technology Behind H2 Plus

09:23 Comparing Technologies: Electrochemical Oxidation and Ozone

15:45 Applications and Success Stories

20:00 Focus on PFAS Destruction

23:09 Michigan Pilot Project

28:33 Successful Trials and Studies

30:56 Explaining the Technology

34:10 Challenges and Drawbacks

37:02 Commercial Scale and Market Adoption

44:34 Future Vision and Goals

46:54 Rapid Fire Questions

51:32 Conclusion and Call to Action



#WaterTech #PFAS



About this Video: 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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S13E2 - How Hydrated Electrons DESTROY Forever Chemicals at Half the Cost

❓ Ever wondered how the #WaterIndustry was reacting to our World's Water Challenges? Water Scarcity? #SDG6? Emerging contaminants? 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! 📈 Get inspired by incredible guests, Water Entrepreneurs, Thought Leaders, Book Authors, Scientists, and Investors ➡️ 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 on http://dww.show

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