Hi, I'm Adam.

Popular Writing

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Things I'm Building

• Transcend Software
  Co-founded a generative design company in 2019 focused on engineering automation for water infrastructure. Our software has helped over 430M people obtain clean water and renewable power, backed by over $30M in top-tier VC funding including Autodesk.
• HydroKnowledge
  My advisory practice for the water sector: utility strategy, AI adoption, and go-to-market work for water companies, startups, and investors.
• Full Flow Marketing
  A marketing agency working only in water. Paid media, SEO, and executive influence on LinkedIn for companies selling to utilities.
• At Water's Edge
  Monthly newsletter on the intersection of water and technology, reaching over 4,600 people.
• Water We Talking About
  Bi-weekly podcast with the water industry's top storytellers, reaching over 50,000 people.

Things About Me

• Water geek
  My water predictions have been viewed roughly 1.2M times (and counting).
• Entrepreneur
  Founded and ran a venture-backed water robotics startup until it was acquired by a publicly traded company.
• Public speaker
  Featured guest and speaker for the nation's leading water podcasts and conferences.
• Volunteer
  I spend time working with incarcerated persons in prisons and fishing with my little brother.