Podcasts about Sutro

In this episode of Yet Another Value Podcast, host Andrew Walker returns for a solo discussion on Keros Therapeutics (KROS), a biotech firm navigating a dramatic fall from grace. Once buoyed by hopes for its leading drug Cybo (KER-012), KROS is now reeling from halted trials and a steep drop in share price. Andrew lays out the case for why this company, despite setbacks, may still hold considerable value. He explores KROS's licensing deal with Takeda, their significant cash reserves, and questions surrounding its future direction. Calling on shareholder alignment and corporate governance, Andrew challenges listeners to consider whether KROS is veering into zombie biotech territory—or poised for a smart pivot.Stat+ article on zombie biotechs and Sutro: https://www.statnews.com/2025/03/19/sutro-bio-biotech-luvelta/Chapters:[00:00:00] Sponsor and Intro[00:03:00] Recap of Sage Pharmaceuticals as a case study in shareholder value.[00:04:48] Introduction to KROS and its recent setbacks, including Cybo's trial halt.[00:05:05] Defining the “zombie biotech” phenomenon and why it matters.[00:08:21] Misaligned incentives between management and shareholders in troubled biotechs.[00:10:04] Why KROS's partnership with Takeda could be its most valuable asset.[00:13:14] Review of KROS's three main drugs: Cybo, 065, and 050 (licensed to Takeda).[00:14:55] Risk-adjusted value potential of KROS's royalties from Takeda deal.[00:17:01] Mixed data from 065 and skepticism from analysts.[00:18:09] Potential but doubtful value remaining in Cybo post-trial shutdown.[00:18:40] KROS's massive cash balance vs. market cap and implications for shareholder returns.[00:20:05] Breakdown of 2023 overhead and burn rate concerns.[00:21:53] Call for drastic cost cuts and corporate reevaluation.[00:23:36] Analysis of board alignment and concern over lack of urgency.[00:25:44] Why KROS no longer needs a science-heavy board.[00:28:44] Shareholder engagement as a tool to prevent value destruction.[00:31:33] Encouragement for listeners to contact the board and advocate for value-maximizing outcomes.Links:See our legal disclaimer here: https://www.yetanothervalueblog.com/p/legal-and-disclaimer

Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world. Altimmune, a biopharmaceutical company based in Maryland, has announced plans to test an investigational drug based on GLP-1 for the treatment of alcohol use disorder. This drug is also being studied by Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk for alcohol- and liver-related conditions. Altimmune joins these companies in exploring the potential of GLP-1 agonists for this indication. The recommendations for flu vaccine usage were recently made by the FDA in a closed session involving representatives from CBER, the CDC, and the Department of Defense.In other news, Pfizer has ended a trial for an early-stage cancer drug, Sutro has cut half of its staff and deprioritized a drug for ovarian cancer, and Pliant has implemented a poison pill strategy. Additionally, Wacker Biotech is offering services for advanced therapies, including process development and production of DNA and RNA. The biotech industry continues to see shifts and developments in various companies and research areas.

Join Sam Silverman as he sits down with Ravi Kurani, who took a fascinating journey from pool boy to NASA engineer to successful tech founder. They dive deep into how Ravi is revolutionizing the $14B swimming pool service industry with a fresh approach to acquisitions and technology.In this episode, Ravi shares his unique story of founding robotics company Sutro, selling it to Sani Marc, and now launching Poolify to roll up local pool service routes with a tech-forward approach. Discover why this fragmented industry is ripe for disruption and how Ravi's experience in poverty alleviation work in India shaped his business philosophy.In this value-packed conversation, Sam and Ravi cover:How 85% of pool owners don't use service companies, creating massive untapped market potentialThe economics of pool service routes and what makes them attractive acquisition targetsStrategic approaches to preserving local branding while building scalable systemsCreative deal structures that create win-wins for retiring pool service ownersWhy adding smart water chemistry monitoring technology creates a competitive edgeRavi's counterintuitive advice on when founders should consider selling their businessesConnect with Ravi:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kuraniravi/Connect with Sam:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samfreedomframework/ Website: https://freedomframework.coThe Freedom Framework Show helps professionals break free from the corporate 9-5 through real estate investing and strategic capital raising.

Award-winning author Marie Sutro steps into the GIMME5 studio to answer five minutes of rapid fire questions about everything and nothing. https://www.mariesutro.com/ www.facebook.com/authorsontheair

Award-winning author Marie Sutro steps into the GIMME5 studio to answer five minutes of rapid fire questions about everything and nothing. https://www.mariesutro.com/ www.facebook.com/authorsontheair

Send us a textGuess what kids?! Your favorite weird ass Hoosier girls are back in your ears. This week we hit up California for our stories. Krys leads off with the Sutro Baths. These were mainstays of San Francisco for years before shockingly taken out by a mysterious fire. Sutro had a tendency to accumulate relics from around the world, sounds like a great idea right? Oh,  can someone figure out what land this was built on? Cliff House was next up and that was another problem waiting to happen. And it did. Tori covers the Queen Mary that has been a popular Long Beach attraction at this point. This ship saw it's share of deaths and has ghost tours to this day. This luxury liner made 1001 trips before coming to port for the last time. The Grey Ghost had a more interesting past than expected. Krys rounds the episode off with the San Francisco City Hall. An earthquake managed to take that sucker out. Also proves that when you build on old cemetery, bad things may happen. Our Sources: thehauntghosttours.com, sfghosts.com, journiest.com, kqed.org, sfgate.com, amyscrypt.com, sfbaytimes.com, nancydbrown.com, nps.gov, paranormalghostsociety.org, queenmary.com, USghostadventures,com, travelandleisure.com, thehauntghosttours.com, californiahauntedhouses.com, brokeassstuart.com, thetowersatrincon.com, weddingphotographersanfranciscocityhall.comOur theme music:   Camille Saint-Saëns: Danse Macabre - Busy Strings by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trendylobotomypodcast Find us at FB/Instagram @TrendyLobotomyPod as well as our blog trendylobotomypodcast.blogspot.com Support the show

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Ravi Kurani On this episode of SoundBITES we chat with  Ravi Kurani, Founder of Sutro. Sutro is an IoT platform that monitors the water in your pools and spas to make sure the chemistry is in order. And keep your water crystal clear. Ravi has a strong background in entrepreneurship, growth hacking, IoT, and AI. Ravi takes us through his journey from working for his parents' pool business to consulting in India and even a short stint with Nasa before founding Sutro. With water at the center of the human experience, it's amazing to think of all the markets and use cases Ravi and Sutro can address. Ravi Kurani: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kuraniravi/ Sutro: https://mysutro.com/ Business Innovation Technology Entrepreneurship Strategy Spotify/Apple: https://www.nanochomp.com/podcast nanochomp's Strategic Mind GPT: https://nanochomp.com/strategygpt https://www.nanochomp.com Hosts: Lauren Taber: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurentaber/ Derek Loyer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekloyer/

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Kaitlin shares her recent experience of a fast and deep dive into community activism to protect her children's public elementary school, Sutro Elementary, from potential closure. Only weeks ago, Sutro was among 13 schools in the San Francisco Unified School District identified for possible closure due to budget constraints. Kaitlin helped lead a community-wide campaign to keep Sutro open, which culminated in a 600-person protest, a town hall with the district superintendent, and ultimately, a halt to the closure process.This experience led Kaitlin to reflect on the essential role of Public schools as community pillars that provide stability and belonging, especially for low-income, immigrant populations like the students and families at Sutro Elementary—and broader, nationwide implications of school closures. A few Resources Mentioned:Wanting What's Best by Sarah Jaffe: A book exploring public vs. private education in the United StatesThe Problem of Private Schools Current Affairs article by Sparky Abraham (2020): What We Lose When a Neighborhood School Goes Away (WGBH News, 2015): Discusses the impact of school closures and cites work by sociologist Eve Ewing on school closures in Chicago.We invite you to share your own experiences with local activism and to consider how public education affects their communities. Connect with us on Instagram @postpartumproductionpodcast, and visit our Website and Substack, linked below. Visit our website: postpartumproduction.com Subscribe to our podcast newsletter on Substack: https://postpartumproduction.substack.com

Discover insights about water technology in the podcast episode with Ravi Kurani, who is the president of Sutro company! Click like, subscribe, and share to hear and see more insights about creating innovative water technologies and other digital products in the future.  Ravi Kurani – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kuraniravi/  Sani Marc – https://www.sanimarc.com/fr/  In this episode, Khrystyna Klimash and Ravi discussed the use of non-trivial smart water monitoring devices and their applications in the swimming pool and spa industry. Ravi is the president of Sutro, a company that is changing the swimming pool and spa industry. Our guest possesses more than 10 years of experience in engineering and entrepreneurship. With such an outstanding experience, he leads the development of smart water monitoring devices that improve water quality, safety, and efficiency, besides the achievements mentioned above. Ravi is on the Forbes 30 under 30 list and holds an MBA in International Finance. One of his missions is to use technology and water to solve diverse environmental challenges. Tune in and hear how water and technology are reshaping communication, and discover the promising potential of smart water monitoring devices. Watch the video to the end to understand more about pure water technology solutions. Do you want to use the power of water technologies, or maybe you want to do business with them? Take into account Ravi's experience and insights on the topic. Discover how to use and work with pure water technologies effectively. Additionally, you can learn about the successful acquisition of products related to infiltrator water technologies.  If you found the episode useful for you, share your thoughts and questions in the comments! Subscribe for more episodes that explore watering technologies and digital innovations. Learn how perfect water technologies are transforming industries and offering new opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses. Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Linkupst/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/linkupst  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/linkup-studio/mycompany/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linkupst/ Visit Us: Website: https://linkupst.com/ Contact Us: info@linkupst.com

Send us a textRavi Kurani is passionate about building products that help society and the environment. His core focus in recent years has been building Sutro, the world's leading water testing device company. He's also a fellow water podcaster, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. 

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In this episode of the Everyday Innovation podcast, I explore the entrepreneurial journey of Ravi Kurani, founder of Sutro, a company that has redefined water monitoring through cutting-edge technology. [Link to InnovatorOS companion guide, Product Market Fit & Sustainable ROI exercises: https://go.everydayinnovation.io/insightsforimpact] We discuss how his unique background inspired Sutro and how he has expanded his impact through the Liquid Assets podcast, which explores water-related issues, and through his role as an entrepreneur-in-residence. Ravi shares insights on building an ecosystem of impact, leveraging networks like founder groups, and scaling ventures that drive meaningful change in sustainability and beyond. Ravi's commitment to water extends beyond business; he serves as a Board Member of Friends of the River, advocating for the preservation of California's waterways. His dedication to sustainable business models is also reflected in his work as a Frontier Market Scout Fellow with Sanghata Global. A TEDx speaker and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Ravi remains grounded in the experiences that have shaped his journey, including his active role in the Hampton community, supporting digital-first founders. Books and Resources Mentioned: - “Armada” by Ernest Cline - Sci-Fi novel exploring futuristic technologies. - “The Art of War” by Sun Tzu - Classic work on military strategy and philosophy. - “The Medium is the Massage” by Marshall McLuhan - An exploration of how media shapes human experience. Key Takeaways as Advice: 1. Incorporate Diverse Inspiration: Draw innovation from unexpected sources, like Sci-Fi, to inspire creative solutions in your entrepreneurial journey. 2. Stay Humble: Keep your ego in check to remain open to learning and growth. 3. Validate Early and Often: Use low-cost MVPs to test ideas and gather real-world feedback before heavy investment. 4. Embrace Challenges: Understand that building products (especially hardware and IoT )is tough, but focus on the user experience and data insights. 5. Leverage Feedback: Actively seek and implement user feedback to continuously improve your product. 6. Think Beyond Your Product: Consider how your technology can expand into other industries for greater impact. 7. Reconnect In-Person: Don't underestimate the power of face-to-face networking and community building at any stage of entrepreneurship. 8. Focus on Sustainability: Recognize the critical role of water and energy in sustainability efforts, and aim to contribute positively. 9. Start and Refine: Begin creating content, like podcasts or blogs, even if it's not perfect—refinement comes with practice. 10. Engage with Communities: Build and engage with communities around your brand or mission to amplify your impact and learn from others. Chapter Timestamps • The Value of Sci-Fi in Innovation (00:01:30) • Ravi's Morning and Evening Reading Habits (00:03:10) • Humility and Ego in Innovation (00:05:20) • From Pool Boy to Sutro (00:07:05) • Validating the Sutro Idea (00:10:00) • The Challenges of Hardware and IoT (00:12:40) • Using PMF Surveys for Product Improvement (00:15:10) • Sutro's Impact on Water and Sustainability (00:18:30) • Expansion into Agriculture and Food Industries (00:20:50) • Transitioning from Founder to Acquired (00:24:00) • The Power of Networking Post-Pandemic (00:26:20) • Liquid Assets Podcast (00:29:40) • Lessons Learned from Podcasting (00:32:00) • Water Misuse and Recycling (00:34:50) • The Role of Energy in Water Sustainability (00:37:10) • Entrepreneur in Residence Role (00:39:20) • What Everyday Innovation Means to Ravi (00:41:00) • Final Thoughts and Where to Find Ravi (00:43:00) Connect with Ravi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kuraniravi/ Liquid Assets Podcast: https://www.liquidassets.cc/ Sutro Smart Pool Monitor: https://mysutro.com/ More Resources from Everyday Innovation at everydayinnovation.io --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everydayinnovation/support

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Nicole is joined by Mattie Taormina, Director of the Sutro Library, to talk about how the institution got started and all the awesome things you can find there today.

On this week's Biotech Hangout, Chris Garabedian, Josh Schimmer, Dawn Bell, Paul Matteis and Yaron Werber discuss the white hot ADC space as Genmab pays $1.8 billion to acquire Profound Bio and its ADC portfolio, Ispen's $900 million pact with Sutro and Merck KGaA's $1.4 billion ‘BioBucks' AI deal with Caris Discovery. The hosts also cover the week's big private deals including Metsera $350 million funding, Oruka's $275 million PIPE, Obsidian's $175 million Series C, Alterome's $132 million Series B and Neurosterix $63m spinout from Addex. The group also discusses Amylyx's decision to withrawl ALS drug and Acorda and Eiger both file for bankruptcy. On the data and regulatory front, the hosts discuss Roivant's positive Phase 2 study results in eye disease, Gritstone's Phase 2 neoantigen cancer vaccine results, LENZ's Phase 3 data for Presbyopia and Vertex's Phase 3 kidney disease trial. *This episode aired on April 5, 2024.

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https://thinkfuture.com | https://aidaily.us | In a fascinating podcast interview with Ravi Kurani, the founder of Sutro, we explore the innovative journey of his water sensor startup. Born from the frustration of regularly testing pool water, Ravi developed advanced sensors to accurately measure water quality parameters like pH and chlorine levels, tailored for diverse applications including pools, drinking water, and agriculture. Sutro's technology came as a response to the rising concern over emerging contaminants like PFAS, which have only recently become measurable in water sources. The startup's journey wasn't without challenges, but a strong response to preorders and the ability to build high-quality sensors quickly established its product-market fit. This success led to industry recognition and eventually acquisition, allowing Sutro to scale its technology across different markets. Looking ahead, by 2033, Ravi envisions a world where Sutro's autonomous systems are a staple in every pool, and beyond, offering real-time sensing and dispensing of customized treatments. This revolutionary approach aims to transform water treatment into a hands-off, automated process, ensuring safer and cleaner water in various applications. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkfuture/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkfuture/support

In DARK OBSESSIONS, Detective Kate Barnes takes some personal time off from the SFPD to travel out west of Seattle to find her biological mother and to hopefully settle up some things long left unresolved. But that personal time off gets cut short when she meets the local sheriff who asks her help on a case involving human trafficking. Kate is pulled back into the underbelly of human depravity. And this reader was simply Obsessed with the Darkness on these pages. It is a thriller from the first to the last page.

In this podcast episode Hosts David Baxter and Gary Voigt talk to Founder and CEO of Sutro, Ravi Kurani, a truer success story has never been told- this one is not to be missed. The convo includes each step a true startup and leader struggles and triumphs from and adds little nuggets of startup wisdom nearly each moment.Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kuraniravi/https://www.linkedin.com/company/sanimarc/about/___________________________________ Submit Your Questions to: hello@thebigpixel.net OR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTube Our Hosts David Baxter - CEO of Big Pixel Gary Voigt - Creative Director at Big Pixel The Podcast David Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start. In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture. Contact Us hello@thebigpixel.net 919-275-0646 www.thebigpixel.net FB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNC Big Pixel 1772 Heritage Center Dr Suite 201 Wake Forest, NC 27587 Music by: BLXRR

In the latest edition of the Full Stack Leader, we interviewed Ravi Kurani, co-founder and CEO at Sutro.Ravi focuses on his experiences in Southern California and his transition from a mechanical engineering background to impact investing. He shares his journeys from working at NASA to managing a fund in India, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in one's career path. Ravi's story shows the value of diverse experiences and being open to unexpected opportunities. His shift from aerospace engineering to impact investing illustrates the significance of a broad skill set.In this conversation, Ravi stresses the pivotal role of people in a business, highlighting that employees, investors, and customers collectively form the bedrock of any successful venture. Ravi also mentions that career trajectories are rarely linear, advocating for leaders to embrace unexpected opportunities and remain open to diverse career paths.

Johnny Modero, Pier 23 - Pete Sutro From-1947 Stars-Jack Webb, Gale Gordon, William Conrad, John Garfield, Jean Rogers & Joan Banks  I want you to find someone for me, lately a name's been ringing in my ears Pete Sutro, Pete Sutro

Ravi Kurani has dedicated his career to water safety. From his early days as a pool boy for his father's pool and spa business to the founder of Sutro, Ravi has always wondered why everyone can't have clean water. This feeling solidified when he was in India with First Light Ventures Fund and Village Capital. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from UC Riverside, MBA in International Finance from Middlebury College, and a Certificate from Stanford University in Renewable Energy Systems. He believes that being an entrepreneur is an honor he must earn daily since it gives him the ability to solve problems that not only make money but help society.In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:00] Intro[01:01] What are Sutro's products?[01:59] Where the idea of Sutro came from[03:22] The gap in the market and the first prototype[05:35] The next step after building the prototype[07:52] Finding the first customers to test the product[09:31] Removing the “human element”[11:38] Changing the business model due to the pandemic[13:09] Getting the product into customers' eyes[14:35] Sponsor: Electric Eye electriceye.io/connect[15:32] Sponsor: Shopify shopify.com/honest[17:14] Sponsor: Sendlane sendlane.com/honest[18:54] Find the right people[20:10] Understand that the world is always changing[21:36] Strategy vs Tactics[22:32] Where to find SutroResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeThe world's leading water testing device mysutro.comA podcast about water through the lens of business, technology, and policy liquidassets.ccConnect with Ravi linkedin.com/in/kuraniraviSchedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connectTake your retail business to the next level today shopify.com/honestSign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial periodSchedule your free consultation with a Sendlane expert sendlane.com/honestIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

In the second part of our interview with Ravi Kurani, the founder of Sutro, we delve into the journey of getting acquired and the pros and cons of being VC-backed or acquired by a strategic buyer. Ravi shares his perspective on funding a business and the importance of the team, emphasizing the need to manage ego and embrace the concepts of "unattachment and acceptance." We also learn about Ravi's morning routine and how he ensures that the world doesn't dictate his day. The episode concludes with advice for aspiring hardware entrepreneurs and a discussion on the misconceptions surrounding Excel financial spreadsheets and how to make them truly valuable. Join us for an insightful conversation that explores the challenges and triumphs of building and scaling a hardware business. Connect with Ravi Kurani & Sutro: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kuraniravi Webpage: https://mysutro.com Don't forget to visit the website for more helpful content: https://www.behelpfulpodcast.com Start Your Side Hustle: https://www.yencil.com Follow the show's socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/behelpfulpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behelpfulpodcast/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZNyAUhGQYfTETUJm-hnHw  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behelpfulpodcast/message

In this episode of the Be Helpful Podcast, we sit down with Ravi Kurani, the founder of Sutro, a water testing robot company. Ravi shares the fascinating story of how Sutro got started, emphasizing the value of local startup and networking events like Google Startup Weekend. He dives into the rules of prototyping when building a product and the importance of validating your idea based on first principles. Ravi also discusses building a team and raising capital through a hardware accelerator, highlighting his first two hires and their focus on product development. Join us as we explore how to find customers, specifically those who have pools. Tune in for valuable insights into the world of hardware startups and water testing technology. Connect with Ravi Kurani & Sutro: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kuraniravi Webpage: https://mysutro.com Don't forget to visit the website for more helpful content: https://www.behelpfulpodcast.com Start Your Side Hustle: https://www.yencil.com Follow the show's socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/behelpfulpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behelpfulpodcast/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZNyAUhGQYfTETUJm-hnHw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behelpfulpodcast/message

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Talking Pools Podcast with your hosts, Rudy and Andrea! Today, we dive deep into the world of swimming pool products as we share our honest opinions on some game-changing innovations. Join us as we discuss the effectiveness of the cyclone filter cleaner in maintaining crystal-clear water, explore the convenience of the Solar Breeze robotic pool skimmer, examine the advanced water monitoring capabilities of the Sutro smart pool monitor, evaluate the performance of the Black and Decker pump, and uncover the benefits of the Skim-a-round floating skimmer. Get ready for an informative and entertaining conversation that will help you make informed choices for your pool maintenance needs. Let's dive right in! Support the show - Click Here ✅ Enjoy the Talking Pools Podcast Network? Become a supporter. Buy a host a cup of coffee ☕ AquaStar Pool Products The Global Leader in Safety, Dependability, & Innovation in Pool Technology.POOL MAGAZINE Pool Magazine is leading up to the minute news source for Swimming Pool News and Pool Features. OuBLUERAY XL The real mineral purifier! Reduce your pool maintenance costs & efforts by 50%NC Pro Training FREE online/virtual training with NC Brands!Leslie's Pro Whether your pool care business is residential or commercial, the Leslie's Pro team is here as your Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

#TrueNorth Podcast | Ravi Kurani, CEO of Sutro, joins IpX's Brandy Taylor to discuss the journey of starting a startup company and the importance of data-driven decisions. He emphasizes the need to adapt business processes over time and identifies the confirmation loop as a crucial factor. Ravi shares insights into the evolution of Sutro's structure and goals, the utilization of data in decision-making, and the broader applications of their technology. He also highlights the significance of customer interviews and leadership support. Together they explore how Sutro's technology can extend beyond swimming pools to address more significant global challenges in agriculture, cooling towers, and drinking water.Watch this episode on YouTube.Connect with IpX to hear more industry thought leaders. Learn how IpX can help your organization evolve with our functional blueprint for the ecosystem of tomorrow. Drive innovation, create a better customer experience, and enable your workforce as an organization built for change, speed, quality and resiliency. www.IpXhq.comStay in touch with us! Follow us on social: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook Contact us for info on IpX or for interest in being a podcast guest: info@ipxhq.com All podcasts produced by Elevate Media Group.

Sutro Tower turned 50 this week, so let's revisit this classic Outside Lands Podcast about it.

As Sutro Tower reaches its 50th anniversary on July 4, 2023, The Chronicle's Total SF podcast co-hosts, Peter Hartlaub and Heather Knight, pay tribute to the controversial TV tower — which began as a fiercely protested structure, and has developed into one of the most beloved San Francisco landmarks. Hartlaub and Knight also recount their trip in a very small elevator to the top of the tower, and talk about the history, including plans for a restaurant at the top. Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music from the Sunset Shipwrecks off their album "Community," Castro Theatre organist David Hegarty and cable car bell-ringing by 8-time champion Byron Cobb. Follow Total SF adventures at www.sfchronicle.com/totalsf  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Sutro Tower reaches its 50th anniversary on July 4, 2023, Total SF co-hosts Peter Hartlaub and Heather Knight pay tribute to the controversial TV tower — which began as a fiercely protested structure, and has developed into one of the most beloved San Francisco landmarks. Hartlaub and Knight also recount their trip in a very small elevator to the top of the tower, and talk about the history, including plans for a restaurant at the top. Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music from the Sunset Shipwrecks off their album "Community," Castro Theatre organist David Hegarty and cable car bell-ringing by 8-time champion Byron Cobb. Follow Total SF adventures at www.sfchronicle.com/totalsf  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if there was a device that could remotely measure your swimming pool or hot tub's water chemistry, ensuring crystal-clear water at all times? Meet Ravi Kirani, the founder of my Sutro, who created just that - a floating laboratory that does all the work for you! Join us as we dive into Ravi's entrepreneurial journey, from selling water products to the Indian government to pivoting towards the lucrative 14-million pool market in the US. Discover how Ravi's vision of expanding this technology to other water industries, such as agriculture, drinking water, and food and beverage, could revolutionize the way we manage water resources.But that's not all - we also get up close and personal with Ravi on the importance of brand building and marketing strategies for my Sutro. Learn how Ravi successfully targeted the right demographic, harnessed the power of social proof, and addressed the company's positioning to his team and investors. Hear about his experience in acquiring early adopters and the role of Amazon in his business. Don't miss this insightful conversation packed with invaluable lessons for entrepreneurs and water enthusiasts alike. Tune in now! Support the showAm I adding value to you?If so - I'd like to ask you to support the show.In return, I will continue to bring massive value with two weekly shows, up to 3 hours per month of brilliant conversations and insights.Monthly subscriptions start at $3 per month. At $1 per hour, that's much less than the minimum wage, but we'll take what we can at this stage of the business.Of course, this is still free, but as an entrepreneur, the actual test of anything is if people are willing to pay for it.If I'm adding value to you, please support me by clicking the link now. Go ahead, make my day :)Support the show here.

Ravi Kurani is the CEO of MySutro which is a he describes a little robot that can detect what's in your water. He states out using his device to sense drinking water which he eventually learned he had to pivot to still make impact. Listen to the podcast to learn more about the journey. Checkout the Sutro website : https://mysutro.com/ Connect with Ravi https://www.linkedin.com/in/kuraniravi Connect with me personally and professionally LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shikirah-johnson-19397a162/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamshikirah Remember to like & subscribe to the podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beinsightfulintechnology/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beinsightfulintechnology/support

Ravi Kurani, Co-Founder of Sutro, discusses the distinction between problem-solving and solution-building, active listening and adapting, what does not constitute innovation, and how to manage energy and create a successful innovation strategy.More about our guest:Ravi Kurani is the founder of Sutro. He is based in San Francisco. Ravi was selected to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2017 for the Energy category.Ravi attended the University of California, Riverside where he graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical engineering. He earned his MBA from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies and a Certificate in Sustainable Energy Conversion and Storage from Stanford University.Early in his career, Ravi interned at Under The Mango Tree, was a Frontier Market Scout at Village Capital, an Analyst at Hub Ventures, and a Project Coordinator at Building Wise. He was a Social Entrepreneurship Advisor at CORO Northern California and an Advisor to SAHGHATA GLOBAL.In 2011, he founded ImpactSpace, an open impact data initiative, is the open and free global database of companies, entrepreneurs and investors delivering social and environmental impact along with financial returns. In 2013, Ravi founded the water testing and data analytics company, Sutro. The company's main product has built a sensor-connected app that monitors the health of your swimming pool, notifies you if maintenance is required and orders pool supplies.Know more about her and his company here: Ravi KuraniSutro------------------------------------------------------------Episode Guide:1:15 - What is Innovation?  1:44 - Solving a problem vs building a solution2:43 - Importance of distinction: solution  5:33 - Company: Sutro10:05 - "It's my baby" founder's mentality12:24 - The value of 'listening" and 'pivot'13:59 - What isn't innovation?17:55 - Balancing and Managing one's energy23:25 - Risk Predictability26:24 - Risk acceptance and attachment philosophy29:20 - Advice for innovators--------------------------OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management.

The CEO and Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory, Alessandro Bogliari, is joined by Ravi Kurani, the Founder of Sutro, a well-known brand of water testing equipment, on this week's episode of The Influence Factor. Learn how Ravi turned the water solution product into a successful business by listening to this episode!

Episode 228 (2 Mar 2023): Ravi Kurani has dedicated his career to water safety. From his early days as a pool boy for his father's pool and spa business to the founder of Sutro, Ravi has always wondered why everyone can't have clean water. He believes that being an entrepreneur is an honor he must earn daily since it gives him the ability to solve problems that not only makes money but help society. https://www.mysutro.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kuraniravi/

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We recently had an episode on old men on the streets of Reno, Nevada avoiding the Nevada Cares campus and trying to survive despite the cold winter we've gone through. We wanted to do an episode about unhoused women, why are they living on the streets, do they stay safe , what are their hopes , what is their message to the community. All of the women you'll hear on this episode were along the Truckee River. First from our archive audio we will hear Jaime a mother of six from Winnemucca who was separated from her children and faced daily sexual assault, self medicating with drugs, and mistrustful of the world around her. In Part Two of our episode we hear from Baby Bleu who at the time of our interview was going for resources during the day at the Eddy House but sleeping outside. She started as a sex worker as teenager while going to Hug High at its former location near Sutro. She had recently got kicked out of an apartment. In Part Three of our episode, we go to Barbara Bennett Park with former Our Town Reno reporter Lucia Starbuck who met Annette there. At the time of the interview she was spending her days there with her ailing dog and staying wit a group to feel safer. In our final part to this podcast with archive audio of women living on the streets we'll lend an ear to Joan, in her 70s, and a former Reno Gazette Journal employee. At the time of the interview she was on a waiting list for assisted senior housing, and felt harassed by police and other unhoused who tried to give her drugs.

In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Lloyd Greif. After a decade-long investment banking career at Sutro & Co. Incorporated, Lloyd left to start his own boutique investment bank, Greif & Co. Some people would be skittish to make this leap. Not Lloyd. As he tells us, he was a top producer firm wide, and as the leading rainmaker within the organization, he was routinely generating 40% to 60% of the total revenue for their division. Lloyd had the relationships, contacts and chutzpah to know that that success he had at Sutro would carry over, even if he was starting Greif & Co. during a recession. Lloyd's extreme work ethic is legendary, and he had no doubts that he would pull off the new venture. Lloyd is a highly accomplished investment banker of four decades' standing. The fact that he routinely lectures on negotiations at all three of his alma maters – UCLA, USC and Loyola – speaks to his knowledge and expertise. He exclusively represents entrepreneurially owned and operated middle market companies, hence Greif & Co.'s reputation as “The Entrepreneur's Investment Bank.” Lloyd is a zealot for his clients, always putting their interests first, religiously avoiding conflicts of interest, and going to the mat for them. He is also renowned for getting tough, extremely complex deals done no matter the obstacles. A proven successful economic cycle rider, Lloyd founded his eponymous firm during the recession of the early 1990s and has persevered through three other economic downturns. The son of Holocaust survivors, Lloyd grew up in a one-bedroom apartment that he shared with his mother and older brother. Lloyd worked full-time to pay his way through school, earning three degrees—in Economics (BA―UCLA), Entrepreneurship (MBA―USC, Beta Gamma Sigma), and Law (JD―Loyola Law School, Order of the Coif). Running the midnight-to-9am store stocking crew at Ralphs Grocery Co. before going to school was not an infrequent occurrence for him. Lloyd founded Greif & Co. in 1992 following a successful, decade-long investment banking career as Vice Chairman of Sutro & Co., the oldest investment banking firm in the West, where he was head of the investment banking division and a member of the five-person Management Committee that ran the firm. Previously, Lloyd was a business operations and strategy consultant with Touche, Ross & Co. (Deloitte Consulting LLC). In 1997, Lloyd founded the Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at USC's Marshall School of Business. The Greif Entrepreneurship Center is consistently ranked among the top 10 entrepreneurial studies centers in the world. Lloyd is past chair of the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation and the Los Angeles Police Foundation, a member of the Board of Directors of the California Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Board of Leaders of the USC Marshall School of Business, a member of both the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) and World Presidents' Organization (WPO), a member of the Board of Overseers of Loyola Law School, past member of the Board of Trustees and Treasurer of the Florence Academy of Art, and a member of the Board of Advisors of the National Museum of American Illustration. In 2002, Lloyd received the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award from the Boy Scouts of America, in 2000 received the Corporate Excellence Award from Loyola Law School, in 1999 and 2012 received commendations from the City of Los Angeles for his “dedication and outstanding contributions to the Los Angeles community,” and in 2019 received the Alumni Service Award from the University of Southern California. A frequent public speaker, he is an internationally recognized authority in the field of mergers & acquisitions and corporate finance and has been featured in such books as The Entrepreneurial Journey, Strategies for Small Business Success, The Entrepreneurship Movement and the University, Loyola Law School: A Sense of Purpose and A Sense of Mission,

In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Lloyd Greif. After a decade-long investment banking career at Sutro & Co. Incorporated, Lloyd left to start his own boutique investment bank, Greif & Co. Some people would be skittish to make this leap. Not Lloyd. As he tells us, he was a top producer firm wide, and as the leading rainmaker within the organization, he was routinely generating 40% to 60% of the total revenue for their division. Lloyd had the relationships, contacts and chutzpah to know that that success he had at Sutro would carry over, even if he was starting Greif & Co. during a recession. Lloyd's extreme work ethic is legendary, and he had no doubts that he would pull off the new venture.Lloyd is a highly accomplished investment banker of four decades' standing. The fact that he routinely lectures on negotiations at all three of his alma maters – UCLA, USC and Loyola – speaks to his knowledge and expertise. He exclusively represents entrepreneurially owned and operated middle market companies, hence Greif & Co.'s reputation as “The Entrepreneur's Investment Bank.” Lloyd is a zealot for his clients, always putting their interests first, religiously avoiding conflicts of interest, and going to the mat for them. He is also renowned for getting tough, extremely complex deals done no matter the obstacles. A proven successful economic cycle rider, Lloyd founded his eponymous firm during the recession of the early 1990s and has persevered through three other economic downturns.The son of Holocaust survivors, Lloyd grew up in a one-bedroom apartment that he shared with his mother and older brother. Lloyd worked full-time to pay his way through school, earning three degrees—in Economics (BA―UCLA), Entrepreneurship (MBA―USC, Beta Gamma Sigma), and Law (JD―Loyola Law School, Order of the Coif). Running the midnight-to-9am store stocking crew at Ralphs Grocery Co. before going to school was not an infrequent occurrence for him. Lloyd founded Greif & Co. in 1992 following a successful, decade-long investment banking career as Vice Chairman of Sutro & Co., the oldest investment banking firm in the West, where he was head of the investment banking division and a member of the five-person Management Committee that ran the firm. Previously, Lloyd was a business operations and strategy consultant with Touche, Ross & Co. (Deloitte Consulting LLC).In 1997, Lloyd founded the Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at USC's Marshall School of Business. The Greif Entrepreneurship Center is consistently ranked among the top 10 entrepreneurial studies centers in the world. Lloyd is past chair of the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation and the Los Angeles Police Foundation, a member of the Board of Directors of the California Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Board of Leaders of the USC Marshall School of Business, a member of both the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) and World Presidents' Organization (WPO), a member of the Board of Overseers of Loyola Law School, past member of the Board of Trustees and Treasurer of the Florence Academy of Art, and a member of the Board of Advisors of the National Museum of American Illustration.In 2002, Lloyd received the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award from the Boy Scouts of America, in 2000 received the Corporate Excellence Award from Loyola Law School, in 1999 and 2012 received commendations from the City of Los Angeles for his “dedication and outstanding contributions to the Los Angeles community,” and in 2019 received the Alumni Service Award from the University of Southern California. A frequent public speaker, he is an internationally recognized authority in the field of mergers & acquisitions and corporate finance and has been featured in such books as The Entrepreneurial Journey, Strategies for Small Business Success, The Entrepreneurship Movement and the University, Loyola Law School: A Sense of Purpose and A Sense of Mission,

Ravi Kurani is the CEO and founder of Sutro, which is a water chemistry monitor company. He grew up working for his dad who owned pool supply stores. He went to college for a mechanical engineering degree and after school worked for NASA.  He left NASA to start his company Sutro. We discuss the entire series of steps he took to bring his company to life. From idea validation, to prototyping, to manufacturing and funding. Number one tip: Lessons learned: as a founder your number one focus is managing risk. Across employees, investors, across customers. 2nd thing: your most important resource is people. Contact info: Email: hello@mysutro.com  

Podcast Notes: Intro: 00:00 Nintendo Direct: 14:29 State of Play: 35:41 Call of Duty Next: 01:04:58 Kamron Watched Bullet Train: 01:19:04 Closing: 01:32:55 Email us at sutrosidetalk@gmail.com with any feedback or comments https://linktr.ee/sutrosidetalk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEzftwKbkkQ Follow the show on Twitter @SutroSidetalk  Follow the show on Instagram @sutrosidetalk   Follow the show on TikTok @sutrosidetalk Follow us: Kamron @GoGoKamzilla on Twitter and @killashush on Instragram James @invaderjim124 on Twitter and Instagram

Podcast Notes: Intro: 00:00 Halo Infinite News: 12:20 D23 Gaming: 19:56 D23 Disney/Pixar: 40:18 D23 Lucasfilm/Marvel/Fox: 01:07:02 Ubisoft Forward: 01:20:58 Assassin's Creed Showcase: 01:30:53 Closing: 01:46:05 Email us at sutrosidetalk@gmail.com with any feedback or comments https://linktr.ee/sutrosidetalk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEzftwKbkkQ Follow the show on Twitter @SutroSidetalk  Follow the show on Instagram @sutrosidetalk   Follow the show on TikTok @sutrosidetalk Follow us: Kamron @GoGoKamzilla on Twitter and @killashush on Instragram James @invaderjim124 on Twitter and Instagram

We decide to hit up July which is our month of Steven Spielberg. To kick it off we start with his first theatrical release, The Sugarland Express. There is also talk on his numerous pre-theatrical work and how young this director began. Email us at sutrosidetalk@gmail.com with any feedback or comments https://linktr.ee/sutrosidetalk Follow the show on Twitter @SutroSidetalk  Follow the show on Instagram @sutrosidetalk   https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics Follow Apollo City Comics on Instagram @apollocitycomicspodcast Follow Apollo City Comics on Twitter @Apollo_City Follow us: Kamron @GoGoKamzilla on Twitter & @killashush on Instagram

Welcoming in a 3rd of our June theme of Moore/Dalton Bond is the finale to Timothy Dalton's 2-film run as 007 with License to Kill. We explore the quality of Dalton in his 80's Bond representation, the film itself and a bit of the 3rd movie that never was. Email us at sutrosidetalk@gmail.com with any feedback or comments https://linktr.ee/sutrosidetalk Follow the show on Twitter @SutroSidetalk  Follow the show on Instagram @sutrosidetalk   https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics Follow Apollo City Comics on Instagram @apollocitycomicspodcast Follow Apollo City Comics on Twitter @Apollo_City Follow us: Kamron @GoGoKamzilla on Twitter & @killashush on Instagram James @invaderjim124 on Twitter and Instagram

Back to Bond again. Dipping halfway into our February theme we go gold with the 3rd Sean Connery film, Goldfinger. Joined by James from Sidetalk we discuss the misfortune that women involved with Bond have in this episode and more. Email us at sutrosidetalk@gmail.com with any feedback or comments https://linktr.ee/sutrosidetalk Follow the show on Twitter @SutroSidetalk  Follow the show on Instagram @sutrosidetalk   https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics Follow Apollo City Comics on Instagram @apollocitycomicspodcast Follow Apollo City Comics on Twitter @Apollo_City Follow us: Kamron @GoGoKamzilla on Twitter & @killashush on Instagram James @invaderjim124 on Twitter and Instagram

Sutro Tower may be the most beloved landmark among San Francisco residents, and after this best-of episode from 2021, we'll all have a PhD in the Sutro's history and present. Sutro spokesman Dave Hyams joins co-hosts Peter Hartlaub and Heather Knight to talk about what exactly Sutro does in 2021, the constant maintenance and some wild trivia. Did you know that there's so much concrete underneath Sutro Tower that the center of gravity is below ground? And no mayor has ever been to the top. (Be the first London Breed!) Also in this episode, we give a Total SF Book Club update, and replay Daniel Handler's very funny S.F.-centric accordion version of "Should I Stay or Should I Go" Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "The Tide Will Rise" by the Sunset Shipwrecks off their album "Community" and cable car bell-ringing by 8-time champion Byron Cobb. Follow Total SF adventures at www.sfchronicle.com/totalsf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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