The Weekly Dive #7
Justin Bieber launches Generosity at the World Cup to offer alkaline water in refillable fountains. Amazon says it will return more water than it uses by 2030. South Korean conglomerate invests $7M in Wildtype's cultivated salmon. The Bureau of Reclamation selected 9 water innovations to receive $1.6M. Engineers want to bury excess carbon at the bottom of the ocean. This week, we are highlighting HydroDAO's founder Stuart Rudick. Learn about his background and why he devotes his life work to water.
Your weekly Bonus - "We need to make peace with nature."
This week's quote:
I feel it in the rising tide
A stirring deep within
I watch it wash away the old
I hear it call, “Begin again”
I see it in the river’s course
It moves with certainty
I watch it toss and tumble stones
I hear it call, “Be Free!”
I see it in the mountain lake
Reflecting golden sun
I watch it ripple with the breeze
I hear it call, “Be One”
I feel it in the gentle rain
It washes over me
The mighty ocean in the drop
Returning me to Me
What's New with Water?
Justin Bieber Launches Generosity Water At World Cup
Generosity is a water technology company that offers alkaline water in refillable fountains worldwide.
Rolls-Royce uses hydrogen produced with wind and tidal power to test engine
The test was carried out at an outdoor site in the U.K. and used a converted aircraft engine from Rolls-Royce.
How surfing inspired me to create a company that keeps our oceans clean
Don’t be complacent with an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ mentality when it comes to our polluted oceans.
InfoTiles selected to trial technology in Switzerland
BlueArk Challenge will provide InfoTiles with solution monitoring, infrastructure test sites, validation reporting and on-going support.
What's New in the Industry?
How AWS will return more water than it uses by 2030
Getting AWS to be water positive requires new solutions and collaborations involving employees, global nonprofits, local communities, and public utilities—all with the same goal in mind: creating a better future for our planet.
South Korea’s SK Conglomerate Invests $7M in Wildtype Cultivated Salmon
Earlier this year, Wildtype broke records by raising $100 million in Series B funding — the largest ever sum for a cultivated seafood company.
Nine projects to receive $1.69 million to test innovative water technologies
The Bureau of Reclamation is providing $1.69 million to nine projects that offer innovative water treatment technologies.
Accenture invests in KETOS to advance water intelligence real-time monitoring
KETOS is the latest company to join engagement and investment program Accenture Ventures’ Project Spotlight.
What's New in the Science?
Engineers Propose an Ambitious Plan to Bury Excess Carbon at The Bottom of The Ocean
Our failure to decisively mitigate climate change is prompting researchers to examine more drastic approaches, like fertilizing the oceans to combat the massive excess of carbon dioxide in our air.
Bacterial ‘living wires’ could help protect the seas and climate
If researchers can learn how to help the bacteria grow, these microbes might be unleashed to clean up oil spills.
This chemist uses online videos to teach about the perils of microplastics
She talks about two main things: the risks posed by plastic pollution and how to prep for college.
Study: Corn cob cheap, effective way to clean water
CORN cobs, which usually end up in a bin or compost heap after the kernels are eaten, can be used to clean our water.
Stuart has been a top performing investment manager for four decades, “making money making a difference.” His ability to identify emerging market trends has led Stuart to invest in first mover market leaders in their early days, reflecting past returns of 5x on investment and an IRR of 20%.
He is currently the founder and CEO of HydroDAO and the Water Innovation Advisors, which invest in global entrepreneurs creating our future leading water innovations. He was most recently founding Partner of the Mindfull Investors Venture Fund, investing in the new breed of entrepreneurs creating sustainably focused health and wellness companies. In 2015, he launched Mindfull Crowd, the first crowdfunding platform enabling accredited investors to invest in innovative businesses providing health focused solutions to the most pressing issues in our lives. He is dedicating his life as a steward, honoring Water and its key role to all life and our well being.
He was the Founding Partner at Mindful Investors, LLC, a pioneering Private Equity fund focused on investments in healthy and sustainable consumer products companies including Seventh Generation and Organic Girl. In 1993, Stuart founded, Mindful Partners, one of the first hedge funds, generating a 20% IRR to investors over 9 years. In the 1980’s, he served as Partner at Shearson, Lehman and Associate Director at Bear Stearns. Notable investments that Stuart has been involved with over the course of his career have included: Earthlink (IPO), Saba Software (IPO), Connor Medsystems (acquired by Johnson & Johnson for $3B), Savacor Inc. (acquired by St. Jude Medical for $200M)
Stuart earned a BS in Business Administration from the University of Colorado and attended the University of Lancaster, UK and MBA program at Golden Gate University.
Stuart’s sustainable industry Board involvement includes past Board Member of Blue Planet Network and past Chairman of Baykeeper of Northern California. He has been actively involved with B Corporation, Environmental Entrepreneurs, Cradle to Cradle Institute, Global Impact Investing Network, NRDC, Greenpeace and Rainforest Action Network.
Stuart’s daily practice includes paddle boarding, biking, Qigong and mindful living.
What's in the Future?
‘We are at war with nature’: UN environment chief warns of biodiversity apocalypse
"As far as biodiversity is concerned, we are at war with nature. We need to make peace with nature."
