Best Smart Factory Solutions Podcasts (2025)

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Would You Gift Sewage for Christmas? 33:36

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What Wastewater Products Can You Actually Buy for Christmas? 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab My best water tech analysis straight to your inbox: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6884833968848474112 ⬇️ IN THIS VIDEO ⬇️ This special episode showcases 17 commerc…

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Ovivo's Bold Vision: Back to Full Size in One Decade! 1:03:01

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How Will Ovivo Rebuild to Full Size in 10 Years After the Ecolab Deal? 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab ⬇️ IN THIS EPISODE ⬇️ Ovivo is a global water treatment technology provider entering a transformative new chapter after spinning off its electronics division to Ecolab for $1.8 billion. Under…

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What Happens When You Build a Water Membranes Factory Just to Prove a Point? 28:25

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How Is Aqua Membranes Scaling 3D-Printed Water Membranes Spacers from Garage Startup to 200,000 Square Foot Manufacturing Facility? Let's find out! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab ⬇️ IN THIS VIDEO ⬇️…

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Retail 301: The Science Behind the Shelf with Leon Nicholas 57:59

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In this episode, retail strategist Leon Nicholas—VP of Retail Insights & Solutions at Smurfit WestRock—breaks down the forces reshaping modern commerce. Leon explains why smart packaging, AI, automation, and shifting consumer behavior are transforming everything from supply chains to in-store experiences. He reveals how retailers can stay relevant,…

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How AI Agents Enhance Supply Chain Performance 19:00

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When intelligence turns into action, efficiency follows. In this episode, Margarita Lindahl, moderator and Head of AI at Panasonic Connect, talks with Chris Burchett, Senior Vice President of Generative AI at Blue Yonder, about how AI agents are transforming supply chains, from insight to execution. They explore how to scale impact beyond predictio…

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The Most Ridiculous Water Technology I've Ever Analyzed (it was worth it!) 36:43

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Can Cloud Harvesting Revolutionize Water Production? A Deep Dive into AirHES Technology 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab ⬇️ IN THIS EPISODE ⬇️ AirHES is a proposed atmospheric water harvesting technology that uses aerial collection systems (kites or balloons) with specialized mesh to capture cl…

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No Batteries Required: WePower’s Kinetic Revolution 1:09:07

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In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, we talk with Lawrence Richenstein, Founder and CEO of WePower Technologies, about how kinetic energy harvesting is powering the next wave of battery-free IoT devices. Lawrence shares WePower’s journey from startup rescue to innovation leader, unveiling self-powered sensors and switches that generate energy…

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What Does a Billion-Dollar Company Exit Really Look Like? 51:16

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How Does Water-as-a-Service Drive Billion-Dollar Exits in Infrastructure Investment? 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab ⬇️ IN THIS VIDEO ⬇️ Seven Seas Water Group is a vertically integrated water infrastructure platform that designs, builds, finances, operates, and maintains water and wastewater …

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Company Failure: How SOURCE Lost Everything in Just 12 Months 25:32

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🤔 What Happened to Source Global's Water-from-Air Technology? 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab My best water tech analysis straight to your inbox SOURCE (formerly Zero Mass Water) produced drinking water from air using solar-powered Hydropanels. Founded in 2015 by Cody Friesen, it raised $270 m…

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Digital Supply Chains: Food Transparency, Blockchain, and the IOTA Foundation 1:28:36

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In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, José Cantera from the IOTA Foundation explains how IOTA’s distributed ledger technology is transforming global supply chains. We discuss the Tangle, the Twin project in Africa and the UK, and Europe’s Digital Product Passport, showing how open-source, energy-efficient infrastructure is building trust, tran…

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Why 32 Companies Fight Over 24 Electrochemical Oxidation PFAS Destruction Deals 23:28

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How Do 32+ Electrochemical Water Oxidation Technologies Compete for PFAS Destruction Market Share? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner, Georg Fischer: https://www.gfps.com/com/en/products-solutions/solutions/design-prefabrication.…

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Can We Actually Afford to Clean Up Forever Chemicals? 57:55

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How Can We Afford to Remove PFAS from Our Environment When Treatment Costs Exceed Global GDP? 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab ⬇️ IN THIS EPISODE ⬇️ PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are persistent synthetic chemicals (forever chemicals) used in countless everyday products that contami…

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Lauren Dunford, CEO of Guidewheel, How AI Powered Manufacturing Factory Operations are Changing! 26:49

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Send us a text Send us a text Send us an email Lauren Dunford; CEO of Guidewheel: AI Powered Factory Operations, is our guest. Lauren has created a AI enabled software that is taking the market by storm. Join me in discovering more about Lauren, Guidewheels achievements and how AI Powered Factory Manufacturing Operations are changing in 2026. Laure…

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Green is the New Smart: Circular Tech in a Digital World 17:17

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AI Meets IoT: Ersan Günes on Inpixon’s Vision for Smarter Factories 1:05:58

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3 Days at WEFTEC 2025: My Complete Water Tech Breakdown 1:09:10

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What's to remember from WEFTEC 2025? Here are my 5 Water Tech picks, 3 Marketing Tips, the State of the Union on the Water/AI Nexus, and much more. Wanna get 3 Days at WEFTEC summarized in 70 Minutes? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my p…

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S13E11 - Henk Ovink: "Stop the Stupidity Before Disaster Hits!" 35:49

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Will we die young & rich or live older & less rich? That is why Henk Ovink is formal: We will fail on climate change if we fail on water. Wanna know why? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplel…

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What the Ovivo Carve-Out Changes for Water Investment 20:01

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How did SKion Water turn a $142M "apple tree" water investment into $1.8B gold with the carve out of Ovivo's Electronics division to Ecolab? Let's find out! My best water tech analysis straight to your inbox: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6884833968848474112 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLa…

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Jason Wu on $1 Bluetooth Beacons & Qualcomm’s RFID Chip for Phones 1:21:33

3M ago1:21:33

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This week on the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Qualcomm’s new Dragon Wing Q6690 chip, bringing RFID to smartphones—a long-promised shift for auto-ID and IoT. We also speak with Jason Wu, CEO of InPlay, about the $1 Bluetooth beacon and how InPlay’s NanoBeacon technology lowers costs, simplifies deployment, and opens new markets from smart labels to cold chai…

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What Aquatech's Purchase of Koch's Li-Pro Means: Top 3 Insights 12:05

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Aquatech just acquired Koch Technology Solutions’ direct lithium extraction business - Here are my 3 key takeaways! #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ 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-3025…

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Water Membrane Giants REJECTED This - Now It's Changing Everything 1:04:03

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Could this new material finally change the water membrane market (e.g.; Reverse Osmosis) for the better? Let's dig into it! More #WaterTech insights? Get my free water investor database: https://investors.dww.show 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab ⬇️ IN THIS EPISODE ⬇️ Nala Membranes creates chl…

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S13E8 - The Good, the Bad & The Overlooked of #TeamWater 21:53

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How did some of the greatest content creators raise $41.5 Million in one month for Water Access? Watch this! More #WaterTech insights? Get my free water investor database: https://investors.dww.show 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to MentorAPM: https://mentorapm.com/ How …

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Wiliot Gen 3: Scaling Ambient IoT 1:08:05

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In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, we welcome back Amir Khoshniyati, Head of Strategy and Business Development at Wiliot. Amir shares insights on Gen 3 battery-free Bluetooth tags, why they’re a breakthrough for scaling ambient IoT, and how partnerships are key to success. We explore real-world use cases in retail, food, and logistics, plus…

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The 3 Secret Tribes that Rule Over Water Tech Investment 28:09

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Wanna know why 86% of Investors treat water tech like Portfolio Insurance? Watch this! More #WaterTech insights? Get my free water investor database: https://investors.dww.show 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to MentorAPM: https://mentorapm.com/ #️⃣ All the Links Mentione…

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Battery-Free Sensors & the Future of IoT 43:30

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This week on Mr. Beacon, we welcome back Giampaolo Marino of Energous to discuss the company’s new battery-free Bluetooth sensor and software platform, e-Compass. We’ll explore how ambient IoT is transforming cold chain, logistics, and asset tracking by reducing waste and cutting costs. From energy harvesting breakthroughs to defining what ambient …

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This $200 Hack Makes Desalination 50% Cheaper 55:03

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Ever heard of Electric Desalination Membranes that are Talking Back? Listen to this! More #WaterTech insights? Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6884833968848474112 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab ⬇️ IN THIS EPISODE ⬇️ Active Membra…

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S13E5 - How did a 29-year-old beat $270M Silicon Valley giants? 56:54

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Making water from thin air at 1¢/liter? Listen to this! More #WaterTech insights? Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6884833968848474112 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.s…

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Power from the Shadows: Dracula Technologies 59:59

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In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Jérôme Vernet, VP of Sales at Dracula Technologies, reveals how inkjet-printed organic photovoltaics harvest energy from ambient light—even indoors—to power IoT devices without batteries. From smart building sensors to asset trackers, learn how this customizable, sustainable technology reduces maintenance,…

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S13E4 - 99.1% Lithium Selectivity with Zero Water Footprint?! 1:10:45

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Wondering How to Extract Lithium Without Mining or Massive Water Use? Listen to this! More #WaterTech insights? Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6884833968848474112 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot…

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Smart Labels, Smarter Business with Adrich CEO Adhithi Aji 57:05

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In this episode, Adhithi Aji, CEO of Adrich, shares how her company’s smart labels turn everyday products into connected devices that track usage and auto-replenish—no app needed. Discover how Adrich is driving ROI, sustainability, and consumer engagement through ambient IoT and AI. With 97% accuracy and real-world use cases from Clorox to olive oi…

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S13E3 - Why Ignoring Half Your Assets Makes You 20% Better 1:19:26

5M ago1:19:26

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Ever wondered why Smart Utilities Let Their Assets Break? Then listen to this: It will show you how Physics beats AI in Asset Management! More #water insights? Subscribe to my newsletter, for free! https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6884833968848474112 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://…

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This Google Device Could End Water Scarcity Forever (Here's Why It Won't) 12:06

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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 ev…

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From Failure to Funding: Sze Wong on Reinventing Venture Studios 47:22

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In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Sze Wong—Co-Founder of Zenith Venture Studio—shares his journey from startup failures to building a venture studio that offers more than just funding. Learn how Sze helps non-technical founders turn deep industry knowledge into successful businesses, why boring problems are big opportunities, and how hands…

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S13E2 - How Hydrated Electrons DESTROY Forever Chemicals at Half the Cost 52:44

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What if electron-rich Water Gas Molecules could target and destroy PFAS... for cheaper than PFAS removal technologies? Check it out! For more water tech insights, subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6884833968848474112/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great s…

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Can H2Plus Really Destroy PFAS for 10 Cents per Gallon? 17:01

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PFAS destruction for a lower cost than PFAS removal: Transformational or Questionable? Let's find out! For more water tech insights, subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6884833968848474112/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membrane…

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S13E1 - This Painful Failure Taught PureTerra How to Crack the Water Code 46:59

6M ago46:59

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What's the Water Secret that 99% of Climate Investors are Missing? Listen to This! Wanna dive deeper into water investment? Get my FREE exhaustive list of water tech investors (that cut 2+ checks) here: https://investors.dww.show/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue F…

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Let Your Product Talk: Digital Product Passports with Thomas Roedding 1:09:24

6M ago1:09:24

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This week on the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Thomas Roedding, CEO of Narravero, unpacks the rise of Digital Product Passports (DPPs). We explore how DPPs drive compliance, sustainability, and customer engagement under EU regulations. Roedding shares Narravero’s hands-on work with over 200 clients and explains why DPPs are more than a legal necessity—they’r…

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3 Radical Solutions Transforming America's Water Crisis 40:00

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3 Radical Approaches Solving Water Scarcity Today, in just one video! More #water insights? Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6884833968848474112/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #️⃣ All…

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92% Water Waste: How Economics Broke Our Best Solution 22:28

6M ago22:28

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Why do we choose expensive over affordable in Water? Let's use the Permian Basin's example to make a point: wastewater reuse is the way! More #water insights? Subscribe to my newsletter on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6884833968848474112 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https:/…

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Building the Future of IoT: Kirsten Newquist’s Vision for Identiv 51:22

6M ago51:22

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In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Kirsten Newquist, CEO of Identiv, shares her journey from Avery Dennison to leading one of the most innovative companies in IoT. Kirsten discusses Identiv’s unique engineering, new growth strategy, and their impact on healthcare and smart device solutions. She also highlights her values-driven leadership a…

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S12E20 - Diamidex's CEO Told Me Something Investors Don't Know 1:03:09

6M ago1:03:09

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Wanna know why Big Pharma is Knocking on This French Startup's Door? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #️⃣ A…

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The 3 Simple Numbers That Predict Any Water Stock's Future 33:19

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I analyzed 139 publicly traded water companies and discovered a simple formula that predicts their valuations using just three parameters: position on the "boring-to-hype spectrum," percentage of digital revenue, and percentage of recurring revenue. This formula reveals systematic market mispricing that creates 8-25% annual return opportunities by …

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Building Better Startups: Inside the Venture Builder Mindset 50:13

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This week on Mr. Beacon, Mark Jacobstein—Co-Founder of Near Horizon and former colleague of Sam Altman—joins us to unpack the evolving venture landscape. We discuss AI’s impact, fundraising challenges, and how his venture builder model helps startups go from idea to execution. Mark shares personal lessons from Silicon Valley, career advice for the …

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S12E19 - This PFAS Removal Company's Secret to 120+ Successful Projects 51:18

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Wanna learn how to comply with PFAS Removal targets with the lowest risk and without breaking the bank? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: h…

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Perrier Has 60 Days To Comply With The Law But Can't - Here's Why 20:29

7M ago20:29

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Is this the end of Mineral Water? Or just the end of Nestlé Waters? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #️⃣ Al…

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Water Tech Is Worth More Than You Think: LG Chem's $700M Deal 22:03

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Why is a mildly successful Water Tech company valued at almost twice the S&P500 M&A average? And how is that link to Private Equity's appetite for water companies? Let's find out! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.sh…

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The Most Influential Water Summit You've Never Heard Of 54:19

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Why is the Global Water Summit the Davos of Water? Watch this video and you'll find out! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://link.dww.show/bluefoot #…

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Revolutionizing Seafood: Traceability, Transparency, and Tech with Donna Lanzetta 53:33

7M ago53:33

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In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Donna Lanzetta—CEO of Manna Fish Farms and Manna Seafood Blockchain—shares her journey from attorney to aquaculture pioneer. Discover how she’s building offshore fish farms, fighting seafood fraud with blockchain, and creating a transparent, sustainable supply chain. From ocean to plate, Donna’s tech-drive…

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S12E18 - How This Startup Tests PFAS 5x Faster Than Labs 1:00:24

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PFAS testing in Water takes 1-3 months according to the AWWA. How can FREDsense make it happen in 5 Days instead without cutting corners? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab And a great s…

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PFAS in Your Tap Water? Don't Panic - do THIS Instead! 23:19

8M ago23:19

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Just received a PFAS Notice at home? Don't panic - let's go through it together! #️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣ Johns Hopkins study on PFAS in Bottled Water: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34118648/ Study on PFAS in Beer: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40272161/ The Toronto Paper on LCMS to detect PFAS at ppt levels: https://pubs.a…