Water Values Podcast

By Dave McGimpseyBusiness

Water Values Podcast episodes

April 06, 2021Start Up to Publicly Traded & the State of Water Technology with Xylem’s Christine Boyle
Christine Boyle returns after 5 years and discusses her journey from 2015 start-up to 2018 sale. She provides hints and valuable insights for start-ups to make it through the “valley of death” and much more. Plus, Bluefield Research’s President, Reese Tisdale, joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment talking about President Biden’s infrastructure bill.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
Christine’s journey from start-up to sale to life inside a publicly traded company
Why Christine made the decision to sell Valor Water to Xylem
Practical advice for start-ups on how to build trust with clients
Christine’s take on how digital water has changed over the last 5 years
Where Christine thinks digital water is going
How small- and medium-size utilities can take advantage of digital water
Christine’s role in the technology incubator within Xylem
Innovations Christine saw take off during the pandemic
Christine’s view of digital water and cybersecurity
How innovation ecosystems in start-ups and big companies compare and contrast
The issues on Christine’s priority list for innovation going forward
Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
Christine’s LinkedIn Page
Xylem’s website
Xylem’s One Minute in Water with Christine Boyle YouTube Video
TWV #084: Using Big Data to Improve Water Utility Revenues with Valor Water President Christine Boyle
TWV #170: Digitally Enabled Utility Resilience with Xylem’s Albert Cho
Thank You!
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45 min
April 06, 2021Start Up to Publicly Traded & the State of Water Technology with Xylem’s Christine Boyle
Christine Boyle returns after 5 years and discusses her journey from 2015 start-up to 2018 sale. She provides hints and valuable insights for start-ups to make it through the “valley of death” and much more. Plus, Bluefield Research’s President, Reese Tisdale, joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment talking about President Biden’s infrastructure bill.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
Christine’s journey from start-up to sale to life inside a publicly traded company
Why Christine made the decision to sell Valor Water to Xylem
Practical advice for start-ups on how to build trust with clients
Christine’s take on how digital water has changed over the last 5 years
Where Christine thinks digital water is going
How small- and medium-size utilities can take advantage of digital water
Christine’s role in the technology incubator within Xylem
Innovations Christine saw take off during the pandemic
Christine’s view of digital water and cybersecurity
How innovation ecosystems in start-ups and big companies compare and contrast
The issues on Christine’s priority list for innovation going forward
Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
Christine’s LinkedIn Page
Xylem’s website
Xylem’s One Minute in Water with Christine Boyle YouTube Video
TWV #084: Using Big Data to Improve Water Utility Revenues with Valor Water President Christine Boyle
TWV #170: Digitally Enabled Utility Resilience with Xylem’s Albert Cho
Thank You!
44 min
March 16, 2021Water & the Power Sector with Patrick Regan
Patrick Regan provides a broad and deep discussion of water’s place in the power industry. This interview was recorded prior to the Texas disaster, but Patrick’s insights provide a glimpse into the role water played in Texas’ recent power issues. Take this opportunity to listen in on this important but oftentimes hidden aspect of water in our lives.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
Patrick’s 20 years of experience in the water industry and power sectors
Patrick’s broad perspective on water’s role in the power sector
Patrick’s thoughts on where the power sector is going
The impact of the power sector’s direction on water
How the power sector cleans up its process water
Hydrogen power and its ties to and impact on water
How the drinking water industry can benefit from the technology used in the power sector
The importance of cross-sector collaboration in the water industry
Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
Patrick’s LinkedIn Page
Evoqua Water Technologies’ website
TWV #117: Spurring Innovation in the Water-Energy Nexus with Michael Murphy
TWV #097: The Impact of Energy Development on Water Use with Jason Oyler
Thank You!
Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!
43 min
March 16, 2021Water & the Power Sector with Patrick Regan
Patrick Regan provides a broad and deep discussion of water’s place in the power industry. This interview was recorded prior to the Texas disaster, but Patrick’s insights provide a glimpse into the role water played in Texas’ recent power issues. Take this opportunity to listen in on this important but oftentimes hidden aspect of water in our lives.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
Patrick’s 20 years of experience in the water industry and power sectors
Patrick’s broad perspective on water’s role in the power sector
Patrick’s thoughts on where the power sector is going
The impact of the power sector’s direction on water
How the power sector cleans up its process water
Hydrogen power and its ties to and impact on water
How the drinking water industry can benefit from the technology used in the power sector
The importance of cross-sector collaboration in the water industry
Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
Patrick’s LinkedIn Page
Evoqua Water Technologies’ website
TWV #117: Spurring Innovation in the Water-Energy Nexus with Michael Murphy
TWV #097: The Impact of Energy Development on Water Use with Jason Oyler
Thank You!
Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!
43 min
March 02, 2021Wastewater Innovation & Microscopy with Bryan Arndt
Welcome Ramboll’s Bryan Arndt who discusses innovation in the wastewater space and details the importance of microscopy in wastewater treatment plant operations. Bryan also explains his innovation, Opseyes, that reduces microscopy reads from a 3 day turnaround time to less than 10 minutes. Plus, Reese Tisdale from Bluefield Research joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment talking about the disaster in Texas and the three big water deals announced this week.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
Bryan’s 20 years of experience in wastewater treatment
Why wastewater is behind the curve on innovation
How the wastewater sector takes innovation in other sectors and applies it to wastewater
How a medical doctor inspired Bryan’s recent innovation, Opseyes
What microscopy is
How microscopy assists treatment plant operators
How Opseyes can deliver results in less than 10 minutes compared to traditional microscopy that can take up to 3 days
Why thinking outside the box is not the best advice
Importance of failure in developing the product
What are the barriers to innovation in the wastewater space
Where you can try Opseyes for free
Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
Bryan’s LinkedIn Page
The Opseyes website
Article on the Importance of Microscopes in Wastewater Treatment
TWV #166: Challenges with and Innovations in Small Systems with Austin Thompson
TWV #031: Accelerating Innovation in the Water Space with Chris Peacock
Thank You!
Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!
41 min
March 02, 2021Wastewater Innovation & Microscopy with Bryan Arndt
Welcome Ramboll’s Bryan Arndt who discusses innovation in the wastewater space and details the importance of microscopy in wastewater treatment plant operations. Bryan also explains his innovation, Opseyes, that reduces microscopy reads from a 3 day turnaround time to less than 10 minutes. Plus, Reese Tisdale from Bluefield Research joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment talking about the disaster in Texas and the three big water deals announced this week.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
Bryan’s 20 years of experience in wastewater treatment
Why wastewater is behind the curve on innovation
How the wastewater sector takes innovation in other sectors and applies it to wastewater
How a medical doctor inspired Bryan’s recent innovation, Opseyes
What microscopy is
How microscopy assists treatment plant operators
How Opseyes can deliver results in less than 10 minutes compared to traditional microscopy that can take up to 3 days
Why thinking outside the box is not the best advice
Importance of failure in developing the product
What are the barriers to innovation in the wastewater space
Where you can try Opseyes for free
Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
Bryan’s LinkedIn Page
The Opseyes website
Article on the Importance of Microscopes in Wastewater Treatment
TWV #166: Challenges with and Innovations in Small Systems with Austin Thompson
TWV #031: Accelerating Innovation in the Water Space with Chris Peacock
Thank You!
Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!
41 min
February 16, 2021Ensuring One Water Delivers for Healthy Waterways with Jennifer Walker
Jennifer Walker, the Deputy Director for the National Wildlife Federation’s Texas Coast and Water Program, provides a terrific discussion about urban water planning through a One Water lens and focuses on the connection between One Water and healthy waterways. It’s a great listen for those interested in their community’s water resources!
In this session, you’ll learn about:
Why urban water planning is important to protecting fish and wildlife habitat
How a drought caused Jennifer to turn to urban water planning and One Water
What healthy waterways are
Why healthy waterways are important
The four steps of a healthy waterways plan
Samples of Healthy Waterways / One Water plans from around the country
Jennifer’s thoughts on ensuring plans move from paper to implementation
Why water planning is so important for communities and fish & wildlife habitat
Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
Jennifer’s LinkedIn Page
National Wildlife Federation’s website
Article on the Ensuring One Water Delivers for Healthy Waterways report
The Ensuring One Water Delivers for Healthy Waterways report
TWV #152: Urban Water Systems and Sustainable Water Management with Newsha Ajami
TWV #142: Los Angeles’ Approach to Infrastructure with Adel Hagekhalil
Thank You!
Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!
41 min
February 16, 2021Ensuring One Water Delivers for Healthy Waterways with Jennifer Walker
Jennifer Walker, the Deputy Director for the National Wildlife Federation’s Texas Coast and Water Program, provides a terrific discussion about urban water planning through a One Water lens and focuses on the connection between One Water and healthy waterways. It’s a great listen for those interested in their community’s water resources!
In this session, you’ll learn about:
Why urban water planning is important to protecting fish and wildlife habitat
How a drought caused Jennifer to turn to urban water planning and One Water
What healthy waterways are
Why healthy waterways are important
The four steps of a healthy waterways plan
Samples of Healthy Waterways / One Water plans from around the country
Jennifer’s thoughts on ensuring plans move from paper to implementation
Why water planning is so important for communities and fish & wildlife habitat
Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
Jennifer’s LinkedIn Page
National Wildlife Federation’s website
Article on the Ensuring One Water Delivers for Healthy Waterways report
The Ensuring One Water Delivers for Healthy Waterways report
TWV #152: Urban Water Systems and Sustainable Water Management with Newsha Ajami
TWV #142: Los Angeles’ Approach to Infrastructure with Adel Hagekhalil
Thank You!
Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!
41 min
February 02, 2021A Distributed Water Solution with SOURCE’s Clara Nagy McBane
Clara Nagy McBane provides a top shelf interview discussing SOURCE’s distributed water solution. Clara does a terrific job describing SOURCE’s technology in an accessible way for the non-technical among us. Plus, Reese Tisdale provides an update on the Biden administration’s action on the lead and copper rule on our Bluefield on Tap segment. Take a listen!
In this session, you’ll learn about:
The genesis of SOURCE
The distributed water solution offered by SOURCE
How SOURCE panels produce water out of thin air + sunlight
How SOURCE panels produce clean, potable water
Why SOURCE’s distributed water solution makes sense
The geographic regions where SOURCE panels are being deployed
Whether air quality affects the water quality produced by SOURCE panels
Clara’s thoughts on innovation in the water space
Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
Clara’s LinkedIn Page
SOURCE’s website
TWV #178: “Excelerating” Innovation with Kim Baker
TWV #082: A Distributed Water Solution with Ambient Water CEO Keith White
Thank You!
Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!
38 min
February 02, 2021A Distributed Water Solution with SOURCE’s Clara Nagy McBane
Clara Nagy McBane provides a top shelf interview discussing SOURCE’s distributed water solution. Clara does a terrific job describing SOURCE’s technology in an accessible way for the non-technical among us. Plus, Reese Tisdale provides an update on the Biden administration’s action on the lead and copper rule on our Bluefield on Tap segment. Take a listen!
In this session, you’ll learn about:
The genesis of SOURCE
The distributed water solution offered by SOURCE
How SOURCE panels produce water out of thin air + sunlight
How SOURCE panels produce clean, potable water
Why SOURCE’s distributed water solution makes sense
The geographic regions where SOURCE panels are being deployed
Whether air quality affects the water quality produced by SOURCE panels
Clara’s thoughts on innovation in the water space
Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
Clara’s LinkedIn Page
SOURCE’s website
TWV #178: “Excelerating” Innovation with Kim Baker
TWV #082: A Distributed Water Solution with Ambient Water CEO Keith White
Thank You!
Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!
38 min

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The Water Values Podcast series is presented in collaboration with Bluefield Research. This podcast series explores water issues from a variety of perspectives with the goal of uncovering the true…