Ep. 15: Nicole Neeman Brady - Intrapreneurship, Entrepreneurship and Public Service
Nicole Neeman Brady is a real standout in the world of water. An entrepreneur, an intrapreneur fund manager, mentor to countless emerging water professionals, she has packed a lot into her time in the sector. She's been an active managing director at with RRG Capital Management (RRG) where she was instrumental in the the raising and deployment of the $927 million sustainable Water Impact Fund, the largest of its kind ever. She is also a public servant of considerable standing, having just left the board of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, which is the largest municipality in the US with an annual operating budget of $7.5 billion. And she previously served on the Colorado River Board of California. As you will hear, she's a deeply smart, generous, and reflective person with a fascinating career. Please enjoy my conversation with Nicole Neeman Brady.
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Nicole shares details from her transformative journey from early days at high-profile firms like McKinsey and Goldman Sachs to her pivotal role in pioneering distributed water treatment solutions. She discusses the challenges and strategies in water management amid climate change, the complexities of board governance, and the impact of strategic decisions on environmental sustainability. Throughout the episode, Nicole offers insights into water rights investing, the dynamics of the SPAC market, and the crucial role of storytelling in advocating for environmental issues.
Episode Highlights:
0:00 Start
0:49 Introduction
2:00 Nicole’s journey to the water sector
6:35 The Renewable Resources Group (RRG)
9:16 Fundraising around water
11:54 Investing in water rights
14:37 SPAC markets
19:11 Serving on the LADWP board
22:55 Running an effective board
27:09 The role of a board Chair
29:30 Nicole’s perspective on MBAs and YPO
32:49 The future of water as an investable area
35:16 Communicating the water story
