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Beyond the Flush: The Secret Life of Your Wastewater
Ravi Kurani
In this episode of Liquid Assets, Ravi Kurani sits down with Jay Bernas, CEO of the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD), to explore how one of the most innovative utilities in the world is turning "waste" into a high-value asset. Jay pulls back the curtain
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Why AI and Tech Need Water to Survive
Ravi Kurani
In this episode of Liquid Assets, host Ravi Kurani sits down with Sivan Zamir, VP of Innovation & Venture at Xylem, to pull back the curtain on the massive, invisible machine that keeps the modern world running. Sivan challenges the abstract concept of "the cloud" and
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Breaking the Forever Bond: How Smart Materials Are Solving the PFAS Crisis
Ravi Kurani
As news cycles light up with warnings about "forever chemicals" lurking in our rain, soil, and bloodstreams, the water industry faces a massive paradox: the very chemicals we rely on for semiconductors, rockets, and green tech are poisoning our water supply.
In this episode of Liquid
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Designing Homes for a Water-Scarce Future
Ravi Kurani
As cities face record droughts, rising energy costs, and mounting pressure to decarbonize, a new global movement is redefining what it means to live sustainably, without compromise.
In this episode of Liquid Assets, host Ravi Kurani sits down with Gregory Holliday, Director of the 50 Liter Home Coalition,
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Decentralized Desalination: How Nona Technologies is Reinventing Sustainable Water Treatment
Ravi Kurani
"Using less water means there's more water for more people and Drinking Seawater has never been easier?"
In this episode of Liquid Assets, host Ravi Kurani dives into a game-changing approach to sustainable desalination with guest Bruce Crawford, CEO and co-founder of
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The Water Crisis Hidden in the LA Fires
Ravi Kurani
Every year, California faces a brutal cycle of wildfires, but this time, the stakes are higher than ever. The Palisades and Eaton Fires have destroyed over 12,000 homes, burned 40,000 acres, and displaced 100,000 people. But beyond the visible destruction, there’s another crisis unfolding—
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Innovative Financing for Climate Solutions and Water Infrastructure | Liquid Assets Podcast
Ravi Kurani
Innovative financing models are essential for the development and scaling of sustainable infrastructure, particularly in the climate tech sector.
Traditional funding methods often fall short, leaving breakthrough technologies struggling to achieve large-scale deployment. To address this challenge, new approaches are emerging that enable climate tech innovators to
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The Future of Digital Water: AI, IoT, Cybersecurity Trends & Challenges
Ravi Kurani
The water industry is in the midst of a digital transformation, powered by cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping how we manage this vital resource. From artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) to advanced data analytics, the realm of digital water solutions is revolutionizing water conservation,
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The Energy-Water Nexus
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Professor Shon Hiatt (USC Marshall School of Business) and host Ravi Kurani navigate the intricate nexus between energy, agribusiness, and water's pivotal role. Highlighting the urgency of sustainable practices, he critiqued traditional lithium extraction methods that rely on vast water evaporation
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The Intersection of AI and Water: Insights from Varuna CEO Seyi Fabode
Seyi Fabode, a visionary co-founder of Varuna, a trailblazing startup revolutionizing water utility operations with data, unveils his profound insights into the US water utility landscape, the riveting history of water crises, and the urgent call for cutting-edge innovations. In this eye-opening discussion, Fabode illuminates the pathway
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Water Security: Challenges and Opportunities. An Interview with USAIDs James Winter
James Winter, a Water Security and Hygiene Advisor at USAID, shares insights into his work in international development. He underscores the significance of a user-centric approach to product development, especially in the field of water, sanitation, and hygiene. Winter discusses the role of services in generating income and fostering
