Ep. 20: Matt Rosenthal - Business Beneath Our Feet
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Matt Rosenthal, Co-founder and CEO of SewerAI, shares his journey from a chance entry into water tech to leading a company that is revolutionizing sewer inspection with AI. The discussion covers the challenges of scaling a tech-driven business in the water sector, the critical role of providing real value to customers, and the complexities of working with municipalities. This episode offers valuable insights into how innovation and AI are transforming essential infrastructure.
0:00:00 Start
0:00:49 Introduction
0:01:56 Matt and Billy’s entry into the sewer inspection industry.
0:04:00 Inefficiencies in traditional sewer inspections.
0:07:53 Market analysis and early mistakes.
0:11:02 Technical challenges in sewer inspection.
0:13:35 Combining skills to build the company.
0:18:19 Effective division of responsibilities.
0:20:50 Competitive edge through strong execution.
0:26:57 Leadership changes and hiring importance.
0:31:13 Series B fundraising strategy.
0:39:56 Thoughts on AI’s role and value.
0:43:54 Vision for expanding Sewer AI’s solutions.
0:46:31 Matt’s single most important piece of advice for future and aspiring water entrepreneurs.
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