Anwar Sadek from CORROLYTICS

Anwar Sadek from CORROLYTICS

Author: collide. July 8, 2025 Duration: 56:13

Corrosion isn’t just rusty metal, it's a billion-dollar buzzkill that sneaks into everything from oil rigs to your local water plant. Luckily, we've got someone who’s flipping the script on this hidden villain using some seriously clever tech. He's developed tools that sniff out microbial corrosion right at the source, helping companies slash costs, stay safe, and shrink their carbon footprint. We chat about how sneaky microbes cause chaos in pipelines, biodiesel tanks, and even HVAC systems—and why those old-school detection methods just don't cut it anymore. Plus, hear his story from PhD researcher to startup founder, building a mission-driven company that's shaking up industries for the better.

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00:00 - Energy Tech Startups Overview
00:24 - What Does CORROLYTICS Do?
05:05 - Types of Corrosion Explained
08:17 - Corrosion Mitigation Strategies
14:05 - Early Traction & Customer Use Cases
18:15 - Journey into Entrepreneurship
23:35 - Academia to Entrepreneurship Transition
26:38 - Leading the Decarbonization Charge
28:49 - Moments of CEO Leadership
37:37 - Advice for Your Younger Self
38:00 - Building Relationships with Stakeholders
39:30 - Raising Your First Million
41:16 - Anwar’s Fundraising Journey
45:18 - External Factors in Fundraising
48:20 - Fundraising in the Energy Sector
50:40 - Impact Metrics & Carbon Abatement
52:30 - Contacting Anwar 

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