{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Energytech Startups","title":"Anwar Sadek from CORROLYTICS","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9d52e7b1\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3310,"description":"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.\nClick here to watch a video of this episode. \n\n00:00 - Energy Tech Startups Overview\n00:24 - What Does CORROLYTICS Do?\n05:05 - Types of Corrosion Explained\n08:17 - Corrosion Mitigation Strategies\n14:05 - Early Traction & Customer Use Cases\n18:15 - Journey into Entrepreneurship\n23:35 - Academia to Entrepreneurship Transition\n26:38 - Leading the Decarbonization Charge\n28:49 - Moments of CEO Leadership\n37:37 - Advice for Your Younger Self\n38:00 - Building Relationships with Stakeholders\n39:30 - Raising Your First Million\n41:16 - Anwar’s Fundraising Journey\n45:18 - External Factors in Fundraising\n48:20 - Fundraising in the Energy Sector\n50:40 - Impact Metrics & Carbon Abatement\n52:30 - Contacting Anwar \nhttps://twitter.com/collide_io\nhttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io\nhttps://www.facebook.com/collide.io\nhttps://www.instagram.com/collide.io\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_io\nhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/BcLvBZs7KjKyKwxjCN7uM3ceaU5nLSxOZljzKK515LE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kM2Fj/MzRlYTQ3ZDM0NmJm/ZDllOWE1Y2Y3MmRm/MDFkOS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}