Turning The Tap On Water Awareness

The Water Online Show welcomes guest Paul Gagliardo, longtime water industry veteran and host of The Water Entrepreneur podcast. With a career that spans landfill operations to high-level innovation roles, Paul shares his journey into the water sector—highlighting his passion for technology startups and mentorship. He discusses how his podcast became a virtual mentoring hub for emerging water tech founders, addressing the challenges of scaling up and navigating a complex industry. Now expanding into video with a new project, Beneath the Surface, Paul aims to reach the general public by unpacking urgent water issues like climate change and infrastructure decay through in-depth storytelling. He reflects on generational shifts, the need for public education, and the power of innovation. Paul’s mission is clear: bring water out of the shadows and into public consciousness.