S12E17 - How Swirltex Transforms Wastewater Using Only Air Bubbles!

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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

00:00 In this Week's Episode

01:49 Innovation in Membrane Technology

04:32 Strategic Pivot and Market Focus

08:39 Sales and Testing Process

16:31 Client Relationships and Support

21:31 Market Expansion and Partnerships

25:45 Scaling and Growth Strategy

30:49 Future Plans and Market Expansion

40:15 Execution and Infrastructure

48:18 2030 Vision

📝 IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE

🔄 How Swirltex's revolutionary membrane technology creates a 50/50 air-water mixture under pressure, achieving unprecedented filtration performance without traditional pre-treatment

💰 Why the company's strategic pivot to standardized membrane skids builds 24% recurring revenue while targeting Food & Beverage as their primary vertical (90% of sales)

🌊 How their unique testing process allows clients to see exact removal rates before proposals, solving consistency problems that plague traditional filtration technologies like DAF

🚀 Inside the company's growth strategy, balancing $5M in confirmed projects while raising capital to scale from direct sales to channel partners and OEM relationships

🔬 The technological breakthrough that makes their membranes excel at handling oil, grease, and colloidal materials that would quickly foul conventional membrane systems

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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.

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