A Deep-Tech AOP to eliminate Organics from water with Aruna's Ameet Chaudhury

In this Interview, we meet Ameet Chaudhury who is the Founder and CEO of Aruna, a Water Technology Startup based in Bayonne, New Jersey. Aruna is developing innovative water treatment technology with a focus on sustainability, aiming to address critical water challenges across various industries.

ONE-LINER:

"We're on a mission to solve critical water challenges with sustainable, chemical-free technologies."

Pitch/Reverse Pitch:

Don’t miss Ameet’s Pitch for Aruna and its flagship product, Triton, which you can find on the video from [4:11] to [13:13].

Discussion:

After the pitch, we discuss:

• The inspiration behind Aruna, stemming from Ameet’s personal experiences growing up in India and his passion for solving global water challenges.
• The development of Triton, Aruna’s patented chemical-free advanced oxidation process, which is designed to destroy a wide spectrum of contaminants, including 1,4-Dioxane and PFAS, in a sustainable manner.
• The challenges of bringing new water technologies to market and the importance of pilot programs for water treatment technologies, such as the upcoming collaboration with the Sandusky Water Treatment Plant in Ohio.

Insights:

At [28:01], Ameet discusses the need for more opportunities for pilot trials in the water sector, emphasizing that such initiatives can help startups like Aruna showcase their technologies and scale their impact.

Advice:

At [39:14], Ameet advises fellow water startup founders to "be patient and persistent," stressing that perseverance is key when pursuing innovative solutions in a complex and highly regulated industry like water treatment.