Achim Hoffmann

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Company: WOXON

Location: London, United Kingdom

Achim is the Founder of WOXON, a UK based Moonshot mission to counter the main Climate Change symptom: Global warming excess Heat. Heat that is conveniently 90%+ concentrated in one medium: Water.

Achim left his previous job in Venture Capital early 2022 to fully focus on the experimental proof-of-concept for a new aqueous heat conversion process applying some of the unusual and less well-known water capabilities.

On the side, Achim is a start-up mentor for the Royal Society of Chemistry in London and occasionally supports HydroDAO and the Everblue Ventures efforts with their investment Due Diligence.

Previously, Achim worked for IP Group plc as Investor, launching University spinouts by supporting Academics commercialising their patents with funding and business support. Achim also worked as a Strategy Consultant for McKinsey& Company in the Duesseldorf and London offices.

It was in his early career where his passion for water started when working for a German Fraunhofer Cleantech Institute as the membrane expert developing water treatment solutions for industrial clients.

He holds a strong believe that we have not even scratched the surface with regards to the capabilities of water and always welcomes discussions about observed unusual capabilities of water with the goal to find bridges to the classic sciences. Even when not involved professionally in water, he always kept a hobby home lab and workshop. Theory is nice, but experiments count.

Achim holds a Dipl.-Ing. degree in Chemical Engineering from Karlsruhe University, a Dr.-Ing. in Chemical Engineering from Dortmund University (focus on aqueous ion separation using charged nanofiltration membranes), and a Kellogg/Northwestern University MBA.

Mark Holzapple

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Company: Cascade Water Solutions LLC

Location: College Station, Texas

Cascade Water Solutions LLC is bringing to market innovative water processing systems that surpass competing technologies with unprecedented levels of performance and economy for municipal water, fracking water and even solution mining. The founders of Cascade Water Solutions recognized this lack of a dominant economical technology in the rapidly expanding global water treatment field. They rose to this challenge, to bring together breakthrough solutions which improve methods of recovering water from a variety of sources that include Oilfield and mining wastewater, disaster relief, and onboard seafaring desalination. Existing technologies used to treat water are delicate, inefficient, expensive, wasteful, and cumbersome. These serious shortcomings make it difficult for each to perform well in the harsh conditions where they are most often needed. These improvements are based on the numerous patents and developments of Mark Holtzapple, Co-Founder and Chief Technical Officer.

Eric Homberger

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Company: True Elements

Location: Naples, FL

Optimistic, results-driven executive with proven success leading organizations by engaging with & empowering the people that love to take action & make things happen. My aim everyday is to develop great teams, build a positive culture, invest in talented people and unlock the outstanding ideas that are deep within all organizations. I am a strong communicator that can flex from one-on-one settings to a large presentation hall or an executive board room.

We must lead the change that we want to see in the world!

At True Elements, we curate the world’s water data. By doing so, we have created the ability to visually connect water information to find new insights & correlations. We then harness the power of that intelligence to forecast conditions and risks related to water — understanding the likely future allows for the critical planning needed to a achieve a more resilient future.

The Weekly Dive #15

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The world’s first semi-submersible floating wind farm has surpassed its production expectations. An agri-tech company growing water lentils at to be the next superfood. These are the top 50 US Climate VC’s you need to know. Wall Street investors are increasingly betting on the Colorado River. Ecozen, a solar-powered irrigation and cold chain storage company just raised a $25M Series C. Researchers are turning lagoon waves pink, learn why. A study finds that all US freshwater fish contain PFAS. This week, we are highlighting Darrell Nelson, one of HydroDAO’s key advisors. Learn about his impressive background and why he is passionate about water.

Your weekly Bonus – We asked an AI about climate change goals, this is what it had to say.

 This week’s quote:

 

“When the well runs dry, we know the worth of water.”

– Benjamin Franklin

What’s New with Water?

World’s first semi-submersible floating wind farm achieves 78GWh power 

Thus far, WindFloat Atlantic, the offshore wind farm has surpassed the production expectations set for it.

The agri-tech start-up aiming to grow water lentils at scale

Sustainable Planet has unveiled technology to use desertified land to grow duckweed plant.

Gradiant selected to 2023 Global Cleantech 100 List

The Cleantech Global 100 Expert Panel selects Gradiant for its innovative suite of technologies.

ASTERRA: 75,000 leaks found with satellite tech 

Resolving 75,000 leaks represents a total savings of approximately 276,000 million gallons of water.

What’s New in the Industry?

US’s 50+ Top Climate VC’s To Know 

From industry veterans to former founders turned VC.

New York investors betting big on an increasingly scarce resource 

There is one constituency with a growing interest in the Colorado River’s fate: Wall Street investors.

The Outlook for Water in 2023 

Bolstered by strengthening tailwinds, the outlook for investment and participation in the water sector for 2023 is bright.

Ecozen’s $25m Series C for clean energy irrigation, cold chain tech 

Ecozen will leverage this financing to expand its team to Southeast Asia and Africa.

What’s New in the Science?

An experiment makes lagoon waves pink, here’s how 

After the pink snow, we’ve just run into pink waves recently. Contrary to pink snow, the pink wave does not threaten water supplies.

New Prototype Device Generates Hydrogen From Untreated Seawater 

Scientists have found a clever way to generate hydrogen straight from salty seawater.

New Northwestern Michigan College degree for water technology jobs 

A pioneering program to teach students how to monitor and clean up water pollution.

Researchers Find U.S. Freshwater Fish Are Contaminated With PFAS 

“Eating one serving has the same effect as drinking water polluted with PFAS for a month”

Our HydroDAO Advisors: Darrell Nelson

Darrell is the Founder of Clean Water International. He is a coach, mentor, entrepreneur, software engineer, and inventor.

In 2006 Darrell set up an outsourcing technology company in the Philippines, and in 2011 he transitioned from the I.T. industry into the nonprofit water world.

His focus is to build a strong on-the-ground WASH team to represent International partner projects for Rotary International, Surge for Water, Grosche International, 100FORALL, Water 4 Asia, Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, Samaritan’s Purse Canada and Philippines.

Darrell passionately envisions the non-profit and social enterprise models working togehter to benefit society and secure equitable livelihoods while reaching the International SDG6 water initiatives.

Clean Water International presently works in the Philippines and looks forward to expansion into other countries with the collaboration of its amazing partners.

“I believe in every child’s right to clean water” – Darrell Nelson

Thank you Darrell for your work and leadership helping people around the world gain access to clean drinking water and for your support to our HydroDAO community.

What’s in the Future?

AI Predicts We’ll Breach Our Climate Goal in Just 10 Years

Sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms have predicted that the world will be 1.5 °C hotter than it was before the Industrial Revolution by the early 2030s.

Gilad Horn

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Company: Independent Consultant

Location: Israel

I specialize in the advancement and commercialization of cutting-edge water technology through expert consulting and entrepreneurial endeavors, bringing innovative solutions to market.

Matt Johnson

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Company: LAIIER.IO

Location: London, United Kingdom

CEO and co-founder of LAIIER.IO where we are inventing radically new ways to interact with and place electronics in our environment. Aiming a talented and diverse team with big ideas is the best job in the world. I’m passionate, occasionally overwhelming, sometimes stubborn, frequently inspiring and my excitement about what I’m working on is always infectious. Get in touch; I promise we’ll have fun.

• Passion for the application of design and creative processes to strategic problems
• Effective leader of interdisciplinary teams
• A believer in the power of a prototype with the making skills to back it up
• In-depth understanding of the crowdfunding process with multiple successful campaigns
• Dynamic public speaker, spoken at 30+ conferences internationally

Tamara Kahn

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Company: Seaworthy Collective

Location: Austin, Texas

I never expected my love of outdoors and Geology degree to lead me to a career at sea, but there was no resisting it. And I was fortunate enough to spend over a decade working with brilliant, creative-minded innovators and cutting edge geophysical technology.

Yet, during my travels I was horrified by the pollution in our oceans, as well as the sight of water-stressed cities in Africa, India and South America. So, I broke in my land legs gradually at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, studying Climate Science and Policy and intent on combining my new knowledge and my experience to help tackle these humanity threatening challenges.

Connecting and working with sustainable Ocean and Water technology companies, organizations and policymakers that share that goal is incredibly fulfilling and motivating. There are so many solutions that often people don’t know exist! I love spreading the word about these so much I started the Wave Makers podcast. Introducing the companies and people behind them is one way I hope to help the market adopt them, improving lives and sustainable futures globally.

(Perhaps all this is not 100% altruistic… My impulses to swim, paddle boarding, SCUBA dive, surf, sail and hydrate depend on it!)

David Katzev

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Company: EBMUD

East Bay Municipal Utility District is a California public utility that supplies high-quality drinking water, generates renewable energy and provides wastewater treatment and pollution prevention services that protect San Francisco Bay. EBMUD was established by a vote of the people in 1923.

Through a system of pipes and facilities, EBMUD supplies Sierra mountain water to 1.4 million East Bay customers. EBMUD’s water service area spans 332-square miles in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, extending from Crockett in the north, southward to San Lorenzo, eastward from San Francisco Bay to Walnut Creek, and south through the San Ramon Valley.

For more than 50 years, EBMUD has helped protect public health and San Francisco Bay with wastewater treatment and innovative pollution protection programs. The wastewater system serves approximately 685,000 people in an 88-square-mile area along the east shore of the bay.

EBMUD is a major Bay Area employer with approximately 1,800 employees working in a broad range of trades, as well as technical, administrative and scientific fields. The District seeks a workforce that is representative of California’s diverse labor force.

Bill Kelly

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Company: Independent

Location: Sisters, Oregon

Highly experienced executive with a diverse background in managing organizations within the water industry. Proven track record in developing and implementing innovative programs, products, and services to address water loss. Skilled in collaborating with utilities, city councils, equipment manufacturers, and regulatory organizations to achieve organizational goals. Strong background in working within the C Suite to execute complex projects. Exceptional leadership abilities in building and retaining outstanding teams and creating positive work environments. Proficient in overseeing all aspects of budgeting and financial management. Demonstrated success in leading organizations through periods of substantial growth and transition.

Colin Kelly

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Company: ecoSPEARS

Location: Orlando, Florida

Nothing great came easy.

My passion is to make the pleasures and necessities of human life harmonious with the natural world. The race is to space, but there’s still a lot of good work to be done on earth.

I’m currently helping ecoSPEARS, an innovative remediation technology group, build partner and client relations. This company has identified a short-coming in the remediation space, which is that there are no good processes to clean and recycle polluted lands. This is is what they aim to change, which falls in line with my passion. Getting ecoSPEARS to market adoption is the professional mission of my 20s.