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#22 - WAS Co. (Mexico, ConTech) | Founder journey - Walter Mata, Founder & CEO
Walter Mata is Founder and CEO of WAS Co., a science-based ConTech startup based in Monterrey, Mexico.
WAS Co. develops sustainable and advanced materials derived from the waste and by-products generated by the construction, mining, and plastic industries. They currently have two main products: a clinker substitute for cement and concrete production under the brand “Earth Tech Materials”, as well as auxiliary materials used in construction under the brand “Polycrete”. These products are environmental-friendly, have higher performance, and are more affordable than their conventional counterparts. WAS Co. established partnerships with leading cement and mining corporations across the Americas and Europe. This led them to establish a company in Canada to scale their technology and serve customers in North America. Similarly, they are about to open another legal entity in Peru to address the Latin American market.
Walter is originally from Monterrey, Mexico. He has received multiple recognitions for his entrepreneurial journey, such as Forbes “30 under 30” in Mexico, as well as MIT’s “30 Innovators under 35” in LATAM. He studied a bachelor’s degree in business creation and innovation at the Universidad de Monterrey and is a self-taught chemist. His thesis to graduate from his bachelor led him to research sustainable materials to reduce the pollution and greenhouse emissions from the construction and mining industries. This is what later gave birth to WAS Co.
Content:
03:50 Why Walter taught himself chemistry, how this led to major awards, and their importance to boost his credibility and overcome his young age
08:20 His philosophy to do good to the environment by doing business
09:40 How Monterrey’s ranking in the Top 10 most polluted cities in the world led Walter to the construction industry
11:40 The revolution he started with WAS Co. to replace conventional construction materials with sustainable alternatives
16:20 How WAS Co.’s sustainable raw materials benefit the mining industry and the cement industry
18:20 Prediction from Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, about who will be the next 1,000 unicorns
20:00 Why Walter decided to go all-in and build WAS Co. right after his bachelor's degree
25:50 Walter’s international experience with WAS Co.
29:45 His best advise for aspiring founders
Learn more:
Walter in LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waltermatamtz/
WAS Co. in LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wascomexico/
WAS Co. website: https://www.wascompany.com/
Episode page: https://www.mexpreneurs.com/podcast-wasco
Our supporters for this episode:
https://skyflare.com/mexpreneurs
https://partnershipleaders.com/
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By MEXpreneursWalter Mata is Founder and CEO of WAS Co., a science-based ConTech startup based in Monterrey, Mexico.
WAS Co. develops sustainable and advanced materials derived from the waste and by-products generated by the construction, mining, and plastic industries. They currently have two main products: a clinker substitute for cement and concrete production under the brand “Earth Tech Materials”, as well as auxiliary materials used in construction under the brand “Polycrete”. These products are environmental-friendly, have higher performance, and are more affordable than their conventional counterparts. WAS Co. established partnerships with leading cement and mining corporations across the Americas and Europe. This led them to establish a company in Canada to scale their technology and serve customers in North America. Similarly, they are about to open another legal entity in Peru to address the Latin American market.
Walter is originally from Monterrey, Mexico. He has received multiple recognitions for his entrepreneurial journey, such as Forbes “30 under 30” in Mexico, as well as MIT’s “30 Innovators under 35” in LATAM. He studied a bachelor’s degree in business creation and innovation at the Universidad de Monterrey and is a self-taught chemist. His thesis to graduate from his bachelor led him to research sustainable materials to reduce the pollution and greenhouse emissions from the construction and mining industries. This is what later gave birth to WAS Co.
Content:
03:50 Why Walter taught himself chemistry, how this led to major awards, and their importance to boost his credibility and overcome his young age
08:20 His philosophy to do good to the environment by doing business
09:40 How Monterrey’s ranking in the Top 10 most polluted cities in the world led Walter to the construction industry
11:40 The revolution he started with WAS Co. to replace conventional construction materials with sustainable alternatives
16:20 How WAS Co.’s sustainable raw materials benefit the mining industry and the cement industry
18:20 Prediction from Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, about who will be the next 1,000 unicorns
20:00 Why Walter decided to go all-in and build WAS Co. right after his bachelor's degree
25:50 Walter’s international experience with WAS Co.
29:45 His best advise for aspiring founders
Learn more:
Walter in LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waltermatamtz/
WAS Co. in LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wascomexico/
WAS Co. website: https://www.wascompany.com/
Episode page: https://www.mexpreneurs.com/podcast-wasco
Our supporters for this episode:
https://skyflare.com/mexpreneurs
https://partnershipleaders.com/