Liquid Assets

"2 billion people, one in four, live without access to clean water, with women and girls spending 200 million hours every day walking miles for it." New York Fashion Week features cutting-edge clothing against a backdrop of glitz and glamor. But behind the scenes, millions of women and girls walk miles daily to secure basic water needs. The contrast between catwalks in the spotlight and...

"We're designing New York City over and over like it was back in the 1900s. This needs to change" The infrastructure underpinning our modern lives often goes unnoticed, yet fundamental systems like water, energy, and transportation require constant innovation. On this episode of Liquid Assets, host Ravi Kurani speaks with Adam Tank , co-founder and Chief Customer Officer of Transcend...

"The problem with water wasn't technical. The problem was water was all around consumer issues, accessibility, affordability..." It is a no-brainer that clean water is a fundamental necessity for a healthy life, however, so many people do not have access to this. In this episode of Liquid Assets, host Ravi Kurani speaks with Jonathan Levine , co-founder and CEO of Folia Materials and...

"PFAS are known as the forever chemical because they don't degrade. They don't degrade in the environment, and they don't degrade in your body." PFAS chemicals are an emerging environmental threat, yet these toxic "forever chemicals" persist worldwide. In this episode of Liquid Assets, host Ravi Kurani speaks with Julie Bliss Mullen , founder of Aclarity , a startup...

How is Stuart Rudick's 'Hydro sapiens' perspective and emerging tech trends redefining the future of water management and conservation? Stuart Rudick , an advocate for water, emphasized its central role in life and his journey from a windsurfer concerned about pollution to an investor in water-focused firms like HydroDAO and Ever Blue Venture Fund . He stressed the significance of view...

What role does synthetic biology play in ensuring the safety and quality of our water supply? David Lloyd , the CEO and co-founder of FREDSense Technologies , and host Ravi Kurani discuss FREDSense's mission and the role of synthetic biology in their work. He explains how FREDsense uses synthetic biology to develop sensors that analyze water and generate actionable data, helping bridge the gap...

Solomon Vimal from Geothara and Liquid Assets host, Ravi Kurani , discuss Solomon's journey in using satellite imagery and data science to address water security challenges. He shared insights into his experience in high-performance computing and his work in the automotive industry. Solomon explained how his passion for water conservation led him to found Geothara, a data science company focus...

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 in deserts. Instead, Hiatt championed harnessing geothermal energy, spotlighting the innovative...

Jon Lane , chair of the scientific program committee at World Water Week in Stockholm, and host of Liquid Assets, Ravi Kurani discussed the integral connection between water and climate change, and the necessity to address these issues in tandem. He stressed the need for effective communication about water-related issues to various levels of government and the public, and discussed the role of wat...

Samuel Ian Rosen , the founder and CEO of Tap , and Ravi Kurani discuss Samuel's vision for creating transformational change in the water industry by building a digital network to address challenges in the water sector. Samuel shared how Tap began as a software company to revolutionize the water ecosystem. Delving into the concept of clean water not being free, Samuel suggested that the impend...

In this episode of Liquid Assets , James Logan, the water segment leader at AEM (Advanced Environmental Monitoring), discussed the importance of environmental monitoring in understanding and mitigating water risks. Host, Ravi Kurani, and James talk about how AEM specializes in this field, comprising approximately 50% of their overall business. James emphasized the need for people to be aware of wa...

Ramsey Masri, the CEO of Ceres Imaging , discussed the company's role in revolutionizing modern agriculture through the use of data and technology. Ceres Imaging was born out of Stanford University and aims to simplify and streamline the everyday job of farmers by synthesizing complex data into actionable insights. Masri emphasized the importance of data extraction and aggregation, as it allow...

Chris Brink, the CEO of HASA , discusses the company's work in producing sodium hypochlorite for recreational water treatment, primarily for swimming pools. He talks about the importance of communicating the value of their products and how they are not just commodities. He also emphasizes the need for responsible and safe use of water sanitation products in the industry.

Zach Stein, the co-founder of  Carbon Collective , discusses sustainable investing and the importance of aligning personal and environmental stability. He talks about building better 401Ks that are greener and how his company helps individuals and businesses invest in ways that are aligned with their mission. Ravi Kurani and Zach Stein also discuss the challenges of sustainable investing and how c...

Seyi Fabode from Varuna Tech talks about their work in tracking and providing recommendations on addressing water risk for cities like New York or Amarillo. Varuna gathers external data related to infrastructure and systemic conditions that impact the delivery of clean water. They also capture real-time internal data from sensors to provide risk-prioritized lists of actions to take when issues ari...

In this episode of Liquid Assets, Ravi Kurani speaks to James Winter. James shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities in water security. He talks about the importance of user-centric design and the need for iterative approaches in water management. James also dives into the impact of sociocultural dynamics on water access and treatment and how to navigate them effectively. James draw...

Welcome to Liquid Assets, a unique podcast that explores water in the context of business, technology, and policy. Your host, Ravi Kurani, navigates the vast expanse of water-related issues, highlighting its impact on various industries and our everyday lives. Ravi brings a diverse lineup of guests to the table, ranging from innovative startup entrepreneurs to influential policy experts, progressi...