Company: Missouri Technology Corporation
Location: Kansas City, MO
I have worked with a number of ventures in the water space through my venture development efforts at Fresno State’s Water, Energy, and Technology (WET) Center. Currently, I support the State of Missouri’s venture capital efforts to fund promising science-backed technologies.
Company: A Ripple Effect
Location: Ebensburg, Pennsylvania
Renée Martin-Nagle founded A Ripple Effect to focus on water sustainability and serves as its President and CEO. The name of the company reflects her philosophy that every action has an impact and should therefore contribute to the greater good.
Renée came to the water sector after a 25-year career as chief legal officer for aviation manufacturers, including more than 20 years as chief legal officer for Airbus Americas. The birth of the first of her two grandsons inspired her to dedicate her life to preserving the planet for future generations, so, while continuing to work her full-time day job, she earned an LL.M. in environmental law from George Washington University, graduating with highest honors. Her LL.M. thesis on sharing the ancient waters sequestered in fossil aquifers won an award for environmental law scholarship, which led to her joining the Environmental Law Institute as a Visiting Scholar shortly after her “retirement” from Airbus. Her scholarly publications attracted the attention of the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland, which invited her to pursue an interdisciplinary PhD in water law. Her doctoral thesis, Governance of Offshore Freshwater Resources, was published as a book and has been called ground-breaking by reviewers. As a result, the publisher has nominated the book for a global award in international law. Teaching international environmental policy at three universities has given her a broad perspective on environmental issues and the critical role that water plays in sustaining life. Her numerous publications and presentations call for a communal approach to water that ensures both intergenerational and interspecies equity.
Renée’s dedication to making a positive impact within her sphere of influence is manifested through her current affiliations with various organizations: Treasurer of the International Water Resources Association, Special Counsel at Eckert Seamans law firm, Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of Mount Aloysius College (her AA alma mater), adjunct faculty at Saint Francis University (her BA alma mater), member of her hometown water authority, audit committee member of Omega Institute, and sustainability co-chair of the ABA Forum on Air and Space Law.
Company: 374Water
Location: New York, New York
374Water is a US-based cleantech, social impact company whose mission is to preserve a clean and healthy environment that sustains life. We are pioneering a new era of sustainable waste management that supports a circular economy and enables organizations to achieve their sustainability goals.
Company: Evoqua Water Technologies
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Passionate about science and technology and how these can be harnessed in order to make the world a better place. Hands-on, results-oriented science PhD/MBA business executive. Recognized for a strategic and focused approach to leading new and complex projects to successful delivery. Extensive expertise in alliance management, business development, corporate development, digital business transformation, early customer development, ecosystem development, innovation management and venture investment for startups through Fortune 50 companies. Experience in such diverse industries as education, energy, finance, healthcare, media, real estate, technology and water. Enjoy traveling and have been to all seven continents.
Company: Bi-Oleum
Location: Miami, FL
I am a biodesigner and researcher interested in incorporating biological living systems principles into my designs. With a product design background, I discovered my passion for sustainable design after questioning the environmental impact of traditional manufacturing. I was exposed to this industry for 5 years as a designer and production manager in different SME’s. In 2017, I undertook a strategic sustainable design course at University of Buenos Aires and in 2022, I graduated from Ma Biodesign at Central Saint Martins.
Company: Alpheus Water Fund I
Location: Park City, Utah
Rowe Michels is the CEO and Founder of Alpheus Water Research and Alpheus Water Fund I, focusing on early-stage investments in disruptive new water technologies. Prior to launching Alpheus in 2017, Rowe was a Wall Street executive, holding positions as Portfolio Manager, Director of Research and Research Analyst on both the buy-side and sell-side. As an analyst, Rowe was responsible for Electric and Water Utilities, and was ranked #1 in this role for 11 consecutive years. Rowe also currently serves as a Board Member and has part-time operating roles in companies such as EcoVAP, Inc. (www.ecovap; VP of Strategic Planning); Energi (www.energi.us; Director of New Water Technology Research and Integration) and Sustainable Desal (https://www.oceanwellwater.com). Rowe currently resides in Park City, Utah, has five children and 10 grandchildren.
Company: 374Water
Kobe Nagar is the co-founder and CEO of 374Water Inc, a social impact, cleantech company that is commercializing Supercritical Water Oxidation Technology. Or in short, groundbreaking technology that creates a world without waste and connecting (the drops) between Water, Waste, Energy and Food.
Kobe has +20 years of experience in the renewable and cleantech industries and successfully scaled innovative technologies from concept to commercialization. His current passions are his family, coffee and keeping our water clean.
Company: Clean Water International
Darrell Nelson is the Founder of Clean Water International. He is a coach, mentor, entrepreneur, software engineer, inventor.
In 2006 Darrell set up an outsourcing company in the Philippines, and in 2010/2011 he transitioned from the I.T. industry into the nonprofit world.
His focus was to build a strong on-the-ground WASH team who could represent International partner projects such as, Rotary International, Surge for Water, Grosche International, 100FORALL, Water 4 Asia, Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, Samaritan’s Purse Canada and Philippines, and more.
Darrell is passionate to envision processes in which the non-profit and social enterprise models can benefit society in relation to livelihoods while reaching the International SDG6 initiatives.
Clean Water International presently works in the Philippines and looks forward to expansion into other countries with the collaboration of amazing partners.
“I believe in every child’s right to clean water” ~ Darrell Nelson
Company: True Elements
Location: McLean, VA
I have spent my entire career focusing on government issues at the local, state, and federal levels. I worked for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (22 years) in staff, management, and executive roles. In 2001, the President appointed me to an executive-level position at US EPA where I served as Assistant Administrator for over four years. For the last 15 years, I have focused on government solutions – working closely with Microsoft partners building cloud-based solutions for JPS, HHS, and Modern Government. I would welcome the opportunity to consider a new for-profit or non-profit board position where I can bring my combined public and private sector experience to help grow an organization serving public sector customers or citizens.
Company: Zoilet
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Mission-driven executive with international experience in the private, public and third sectors. Believes in team building as the basis for innovation and results. Leads a team of experts in applied behavioral science. Participates in several tech startups and boards.