Supporting Startups in Cincinnati, Washington, DC and Globally with WaterPitch's Core Advisors Antony Seppi (Alloy), Chuck Martz (BlueArch) and Doug Hatler (EBV)

In this Interview, we meet Antony Seppi, Vice President of Alloy Growth Lab, Chuck Martz, Founder of Blue Arch Development, and Doug Hatler, President of Environmental Business Ventures. Together, they discuss their extensive experience in the water startup ecosystem and their roles in fostering innovation and growth within the water sector through their involvement in WaterPitch.

ONE-LINER:

"We're building a community where water startups can thrive by connecting them with the right resources, expertise, and opportunities."

Pitch/Reverse Pitch:

Don’t miss Antony, Chuck, and Doug’s Overview of their efforts to support water startups, which you can find on the video from [4:40] to [27:54].

Discussion:

After the overview, we discuss:

• The unique resources available in Cincinnati for water startups, including the support from the EPA and the robust startup ecosystem fostered by Alloy Growth Lab.
• The importance of connecting startups with experienced mentors, investors, and customers to help them navigate the complexities of the water sector.
• Their collective emphasis on the significance of understanding product-market fit and the need for startups to be flexible and responsive to the needs of the industry.

Insights:

At [35:11], Doug Hatler discusses the importance of building a community where entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals can collaborate to drive innovation and sustainability in the water sector.

Advice:

At [47:30], Antony, Chuck, and Doug advise startups to focus on forming strategic partnerships and gaining traction with their products by identifying the right market opportunities and aligning with investors who understand the long timelines often required in the water industry.