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

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.show/bluefoot#️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣Uravu's website: https://www.uravulabs.comConnect with Swapnil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swapnil-shrivastav-374867aa/Google X's (failed) attempt at Water Tech: https://youtu.be/GxwOSIz_cckMy conversation with Peter Yolles (one of Uravu's investors): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s12e14-how-echo-river-capital-sees-10x-water-returns-as-too-conservativeMy exploration of Source: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s7e2-expensive-heavy-but-desperately-needed-is-source-the-future-of-drinking-water🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast Main Channel: @AntoineWalterDWW 🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next?⏰ TIME CODES ⏰00:00 Introduction 01:52 Challenges in Atmospheric Water Generation 05:08 Data Centers and Atmospheric Water Generation 09:07 Introducing: Swapnil Shrivastav15:16 Founding Story and Early Challenges 17:55 Technological Shifts and Market Focus 25:05 Desiccant Technology and Future Vision 29:20 System Design and Cost Efficiency 33:08 Business Models and Market Strategies37:39 Challenges and Future Vision 51:32 Rapid Fire QuestionsAbout this Podcast:Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast, the leading podcast for water industry professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs seeking deep insights into water tech innovation, investment trends, and strategic moves in the sector. Host Antoine Walter blends his technical expertise with sharp business acumen to deliver weekly episodes featuring candid conversations with C-suite executives, detailed analysis of major water industry developments, and practical insights for water tech startups and seasoned players alike. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.