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The Fundamental Molecule

Burnt Island Ventures
Water Technology
Entrepreneurship
Water Management
PFAS
Water Treatment
Climate Change
Investment
Burnt Island Ventures
Artificial Intelligence
Aclarity
Sustainability
Xylem
Water Utilities
Desalination
Water Scarcity
Corporate Innovation
Startups
Membrane Technology
Evoqua
Nanostone

Welcome to The Fundamental Molecule. This show explores the intersection of water, technology and entrepreneurship. Each week, Tom Ferguson, Managing Partner of Burnt Island Ventures, interviews innovators, experts, entrepreneurs and investors in the world of water, to help us understand where this trillion dollar industry is headed. These are the stories of the people building the future of the w... more

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Recent Guests

Christopher Gasson
Owner of Global Water Intelligence
Global Water Intelligence
Episode: Christopher Gasson - Building the Source of Truth for the Water Sector
Dylan Wolff
Founder of Cnsrv, focusing on innovative kitchen solutions to save water and improve food safety
Cnsrv
Episode: Dylan Wolff - Wait, Kitchens Defrost How?!
Sivan Zamir
VP of Enterprise Innovation and Venture at Xylem, experienced in corporate innovation and startup development
Xylem
Episode: Sivan Zamir - The Model of Corporate Startup Engagement
Peter Brooks
Founder of Sylmar Group and former Marine
Sylmar Group
Episode: Peter Brooks - Building an Infinite Compounding Machine
Allan Adams
Founder and CEO of Aquatic Labs
Aquatic Labs
Episode: Allan Adams - The Science is the Easy Bit
Matt Fitzgerald
Campaign architect for Teamwater, involved in major environmental campaigns.
Episode: Matt Fitzgerald - Campaigns, MrBeast and Getting Arrested with your Grandmother
Mick O'Dwyer
Founder and CEO of SwiftComply, experienced entrepreneur in wastewater compliance technology
SwiftComply
Episode: Mick O'Dwyer - Mandated, Recurring & Operationally Painful
Pierre Côté
Successful inventor and technologist in industrial wastewater solutions
Episode: Pierre Côté - The Art of Useful Invention
Oliver Lawal
CEO of AquiSense, an entrepreneur focused on UV water technology
AquiSense Technologies
Episode: Oliver Lawal - Sunburning Water is a Good Idea

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Tom Ferguson
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Paul O'Callaghan: Tolstoy, Chekhov and Liam Neeson
Q: What advice do you have for current and future water entrepreneurs?
Just make a list. It helps to focus on what needs to be done and surrounding yourself with good people.
Paul O'Callaghan: Tolstoy, Chekhov and Liam Neeson
Q: Why did you start BlueTech Research?
Because I was at a point in my life where I could take a risk and wanted to see if it was possible to create a software as a service business leveraging the information I had about new technologies.
Felicia Marcus: A Public Servant for our Era
Q: What piece of advice do you have for current and future water entrepreneurs?
Learn about the water situation in your area and understand community interests before marketing your product.
Felicia Marcus: A Public Servant for our Era
Q: What lessons did you draw on during your time facing California's drought?
I was lucky to have experienced previous disasters which allowed me to manage communication effectively and focus on what the public needed to know.
Felicia Marcus: A Public Servant for our Era
Q: If you could wave a magic wand and change one thing about water management in the US, what would it be?
I would elevate water to the importance it deserves and give people a better understanding of how precious it is.

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The show centers on water, technology, and entrepreneurship, bringing together founders, investors, and corporate innovators who are shaping the future of a trillion-dollar industry. Episodes explore disruption, market dynamics, and real-world applications—from water management and desalination to wastewater tech, flood risk, and energy-efficient treatment methods. A recurring thread is the intersection of startup culture with large-enterprise and policy, highlighting long-term investment, customer-centric product design, and data-driven approaches to solving critical water challenges. A notable hook is the storytelling approach that blends technical depth with strategic storytelling, making complex topics accessible to practitioners, execu... more

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