Johnny Pujol

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Company: SimpleLab, Inc

Location: Berkeley, California

CEO of SimpleLab–Largest marketplace of water quality testing labs. We index all water lab certifications, methods, capabilities, prices, tats (177 labs and counting!)

Owner of US residential water quality testing service, mytapscore.com– I oversee regular composition and content strategy for blog and products for tap water testing website with 100k monthly visitors. I communicate with customers and partners in the sector, daily.

Active in the innovation side of the US environmental laboratory testing community (accreditation bodies, laboratory clients, API development).

Katie Swanson

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Company: Ecosphere Ventures, Weave VC

Location: San Jose, CA

With a 9-year career as a wastewater reclamation expert, researcher, and entrepreneur, Katie has gained extensive knowledge and expertise in the field. Building on this experience, she transitioned into the venture capital industry, striving to promote responsible investing in the cleantech sector. Her focus is on supporting innovations in the water sector that drive sustainable solutions and positive environmental impact. Through advocacy, she aims to inspire others to join her in shaping a cleaner and more sustainable future.

It is very important to me that I make a difference in every action I take. I entered the entrepreneurial world by starting a business focused on cleantech. I realized that my career goal was more general – to make the world a better place. My unique set of skills has brought me to where I am today. I help investors and startups tell their story in a strategic way that uniquely positions them to be able to fundraise for their funds or companies. I love to network and connect people with common interests. My core operational priorities are to ensure compliance, efficiency, and ethics. Finding my way into the startup ecosystem through venture capital has provided the opportunity to cast my widest net to make the world a better place. My venture experience expands from onboarding clients through investment operations.

Masaki Umeda

LinkedIn

Company: Metawater Co., Ltd.

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Dedicated professional with experience across a range of industries including water infrastructure, medical device, and consumer electronics.

Demonstrates strong team-building, project management, and leadership skills to lead cross-border and cross-functional teams to execute on strategic goals and deliverables. Results oriented, data-driven, always curious mindset combined with strong cross-cultural business experience.