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Over a game of pool in a university bar, what began as a casual chat about how to use their engineering degrees, took an unexpected turn towards the revitalization of communities through onsite wastewater treatment and reuse.
As James delved into his master's in environmental engineering, exploring the potential of algae for small-scale wastewater treatment, Greg was overseeing operations at a canoe manufacturing company in Hawaii.
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It all started with a serendipitous chat between Greg and a Kauai Council member about the looming cesspool ban,. This conversation was soon followed by another, delving into James' research utilizing algae for onsite wastewater treatment. These exchanges led to the pivotal moment where both wondered, "Are we really about to do this?"
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This vision caught the attention of the National Science Foundation, which awarded WaiHome a grant, enabling the duo to kickstart pilot testing. This significant milestone not only validated their innovative approach to wastewater management but also set WaiHome on a path to revolutionize environmental sustainability.
In a significant leap forward, WaiHome celebrates the opening of its inaugural office and the expansion of its passionate team to three members. This pivotal moment comes as the company secures funding, marking a transition from its proof-of-concept phase to the development of commercial products.
WaiHome has begun installing demonstration systems to undergo third-party validation of their system performance through the University of Hawaii in preparation for certification and broader sales and installation.
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Interested In Joining the Team?
We’re always on the lookout for top-notch talent passionate about brining a cleaner, greener future to Hawaii. Check out our available roles below or send us a message with your superpowers.
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A CPO in the SF bay area that has established a history of commercializing, launching, and building products for over 2 dozen startups and Fortune 500 companies such as Adobe, PayPal and Checkr. As an advisor for other startups, Ms. Varmazis has used her connections to facilitate countless rounds of VC investments.
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An experienced Director of New Product Introduction that has helped companies like Apple, Microsoft, Tonal, and Freewire go from proof of concept design to mass production facilities. His vast experience in Quality Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Failure/Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, and Manufacturing Engineering will help to ensure WaiHome is able to deliver homeowners a high quality product at an affordable price.
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A professor specializing in water treatment at the University of British Columbia that has over 25 years of research and consulting experience. While at GE in product development and research, he has led the development of novel technologies that are now standards in the industry. His research on passive decentralized water treatment systems in remote areas makes him a perfect advisor in designing for the challenges of cesspool replacement in Hawaii.
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A local windward Oahu community leader that has studied the reuse of algae and phosphorus rich water on Hawaiian soils. He currently develops workshops and presents/educates the local communities about the risks of water pollution in Hawaii watersheds, and the need for water reuse on the island. Mr. Reppun will be vital in WaiHome’s approach to outreach and marketing WaiHome’s line of wastewater treatment technologies.
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