Investing in Water: The Hidden Giant of Sustainable Finance with Tom Ferguson

In this episode of Future of Finance, host Georges Dyer speaks with Tom Ferguson, founder and managing partner at Burnt Island Ventures, to explore the critical intersection of water and finance. With climate change exacerbating global water challenges, Tom discusses how water innovation presents both a moral imperative and an investment opportunity. He shares insights on the pressing need for resilient water infrastructure, the role of venture capital in water-related startups, and groundbreaking innovations like subsea desalination and AI-powered utility management. The conversation also touches on the financial implications of water scarcity, the importance of affordable access, and the overlooked role of water in global emissions.  Keywords: Water innovation, Climate resilience, Venture capital, Water scarcity, Desalination, Sustainable finance, Water infrastructure, Utility management, Emissions reduction, Future of water 298ILTY1IpxY7bb75Cp9/p>