Bringing Successful AI-Driven Water System Analytics to Detect "Non-Revenue" Water Losses and Prioritize Repairs to the US with SmartTerra's Gokul Krishna

In this Interview, we meet Gokul Krishna who is the Founder of SmartTerra, an AI-driven Data Analytics Company based in Bangalore, India. SmartTerra focuses on providing innovative software solutions for water utilities to address water losses and non-revenue water.

ONE-LINER:

"SmartTerra's approach is to make loss reduction easier by prioritizing the most critical issues for immediate action."

Pitch/Reverse Pitch:

Don’t miss Gokul's Pitch for SmartTerra, which you can find on the video from [2:21] to [11:55].

Discussion:

After the pitch, we discuss:

• The challenges of managing water losses in complex utility networks and how SmartTerra’s software localizes and prioritizes loss reduction efforts.
• The importance of affordable, scalable solutions for small to medium-sized utilities in underrepresented markets.
• The strategy of entering new markets like the U.S. through partnerships with local engineering and hardware companies.

Insights:

At [17:20], Gokul talks about the importance of establishing a strong presence in the U.S. market and how SmartTerra plans to partner with local companies to pilot their technology.

Advice:

At [40:57], Gokul shares his advice for water startups, emphasizing the need for deep interest and curiosity in the sector, as it drives resilience and innovation in facing the challenges of water management.