Last Thing You Think About Until You Don't Have It/Brian Sheng - Aquaria, Mexico, Sacrifice ~ Spark of Ages Ep17

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Episode Description:
Can atmospheric water generators be the answer to the global water crisis?
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Brian Sheng, CEO and co-founder of Aquaria, as he takes us through his remarkable journey from a teenage VC to a trailblazer in water innovation. Discover how Brian’s experiences in China and California shaped his mission to tackle water scarcity through cutting-edge technology. We explore the pressing need for decentralized, flexible, and cost-effective water solutions.
Get an inside look at how these generators, capture water efficiently using high thermoconductive materials and advanced heat exchange systems. You'll learn about the economic and market potential of this game-changing solution, particularly in regions where water scarcity is a significant issue.
Brian also reveals the unique dynamics and challenges of running a business with his brother Eric. Hear about his personal motivations, including the sacrifices made by his immigrant family, and how they inspire his mission-driven approach to innovation.
We wrap up with a fun segment called Spark Tank, where Brian and Rajiv Parikh play two truths and a lie about off-grid living, leading to fascinating insights and plenty of laughs. Don't miss this episode packed with innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and a vision for a sustainable future.
Brian Sheng LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-sheng/
Aquaria: https://aquaria.world/
UN Report on Water Risks: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/imminent-risk-global-water-crisis-warns-un-world-water-development-report-2023
Mexico City Crisis: https://www.npr.org/2024/03/08/1234928040/mexico-city-water-problems
Producer: Anand Shah & Sandeep Parikh
Technical Director & Sound Designer: Sandeep Parikh, Omar Najam
Executive Producers: Sandeep Parikh & Anand Shah
Associate Producers: Taryn Talley
Editor: Sean Meagher & Aidan McGarvey
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1. Last Thing You Think About Until You Don't Have It/Brian Sheng - Aquaria, Mexico, Sacrifice ~ Spark of Ages Ep17 (00:00:00)

2. Spark of Ages & Brian Sheng Introduction (00:00:14)

3. The Global Water Crisis (00:02:06)

4. Aquaria's Mission (00:03:14)

5. Brian Sheng's "Why" (00:04:39)

6. An overlooked economic cause of water insecurity (00:06:14)

7. Mexico City loses 40% of its water from leaky pipes (00:09:00)

8. What Aquaria Does (00:11:12)

9. Aquaria's Innovative Solutions (00:14:11)

10. Aquaria's North Star metrics (00:16:25)

11. Aquaria's ICP (00:18:01)

12. Rajiv breaks down Aquaria's cost analysis (00:19:35)

13. Aquaria's Product Strategy (00:22:06)

14. Aquaria's Go-To-Market Strategy (00:23:00)

15. Aquaria's Sales Strategy (00:24:51)

16. Brian Sheng's Spark is his parents' sacrifice to come to America (00:26:23)

17. Why take on the challenge of a hardware company? (00:29:44)

18. Bootstrapping During the Pandemic (00:31:08)

19. Spark of Ages Episode 17 Game: 2 Truths and a Lie Off-Grid Edition (00:32:58)

20. Round One: Means to Off-Grid Living (00:34:35)

21. Round Two: Off-Grid Living Legends (00:37:17)

22. Round Three: Structures for Off-Grid Living (00:39:47)

23. Founding a Company With Family (00:42:07)

24. Managing ADHD as a CEO (00:44:47)

25. Brian Sheng's Inspiration is his Dad (00:46:37)

26. Episode Wrap Up: The desire to make great change can come from those who give us our opportunities (00:48:47)

27. Please let us know what you think!!! (00:50:28)

28. Credits (00:50:37)