Video Episodes

1. World Of Water Is Poised For Great Changes 1/17/2024

   David Sedlak, Professor at UC Berkeley, is well-known in the world of water. His most recent book, Water For All, explores the myriad of water issues facing the entire world, and how water crises are linked to one another. By applying a passion for water technology and innovation, David understands the demands of water and helps others to do the same.

2. The Stories Of Water 11/9/2023

   Dr. Peter Gleick, co-founder of the Pacific Institute, is a scientist by trade, and prefers using books to tell the story of water. His recently published work, The Three Ages Of Water, tells the story of water as far back as the evolution of our solar system.

3. Becoming A Great Storyteller In Water 10/23/2023

   After college, Tom Ferguson, managing partner of Burnt Island Ventures, was an actor. Now, he uses the lessons that he learned in improv class to help in assessing startups and ensuring success.

4. Solving The Innovation Puzzle 9/20/2023

   All water professionals are on the same team. That’s why Scott Bryan, President of Imagine H20, helps startups tell better stories that are received positively by the market so that they can succeed as entrepreneurs and help to solve the “innovation puzzle.”

5. Life In Water Equals Impact 9/8/2023

   A background in technology helps Isaac Pellerin, VP of Marketing at 120Water, remember that data tells a powerful story. Now, he puts that background to good use by helping to create tools that make life easier for water operators.

6. Never Lose Passion For The Water Industry 8/18/2023

   After retiring from the water industry, Robert Wimmer, former CEO of Aqua-Aerobic Systems, realized he still had a lot more to give back to the business. Now, he emphasizes the importance of having a set of core values in the industry, and keeping in mind the 5 P’s: Purpose, Passion, People, Products, and Profit.

7. Eons Of Wisdom About Water 8/4/2023

   When Peter Yolles, founder and managing partner of Echo River Capital, speaks to founders of water tech companies, there is one thing he wants to know: What is their personal “North Star?”

8. Make It Easy For Someone To "Creep" On You 6/26/2023

   After a career delivering heavy trucks to utilities and using short training videos to educated operators and supervisors, Joseph Blackman, Founder of Vitendo Training Solutions, finally took the plunge to creating that content full-time. Now, he is an educator and advocate utilizing multiple media spaces: newsletters, podcasts, and videos.

9. Putting Ourselves In Someone Else's Position 6/6/2023

   After becoming burnt out working TV news, Kelley Dearing Smith took on a new challenge with Louisville Water. Now, the VP of Communications & Marketing helps Louisville Water tell stories -- and it all starts with listening.

10. Never Give The Same Presentation Twice 5/8/2023

    One of the best ways Joe Zuback, Principal at Global Water Advisors, has found to connect with an audience is to establish commonality with them, and he does so by researching each audience in detail before presenting or speaking.