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Aaron Tartakovsky is the Co-Founder and CEO of Epic Cleantec, a leading startup revolutionizing onsite water reuse and sustainability in the built environment. His journey blends bold innovation with a legacy of science and policy. Raised by a Soviet-trained rocket scientist father, Aaron grew up with cutting-edge engineering in the household. Aaron went on to shape federal policy before co-founding Epic Cleantec, initially inspired by tackling a lighter challenge: after his co-founder received a ticket for not clearing up his dog’s poop, they imagined a device to disintegrate waste. That idea evolved, and work with the Gates Foundation’s Reinvent the Toilet Challenge led to Epic’s current mission. Today, Aaron leads Epic Cleantec to deploy water reuse systems in buildings, turning wastewater into reusable water, reducing costs, carbon, and reliance on aging infrastructure. Their clients include Salesforce Tower in San Francisco and other high-profile developments committed to water resilience and sustainability. He’s a vocal advocate for blending smart regulation, government partnerships, and technology to drive global water resilience.
(01:57) - Aaron's Journey to Epic Cleantec
(01:57) - Aaron's Journey to Epic Cleantec
(05:51) - How Epic Cleantec Revolutionizes Water Recycling for Buildings
(08:36) - The Gates Foundation & Public Reception
(14:10) - Real Estate's Water Infrastructure Challenges
(18:15) - Scaling Epic Cleantec
(21:26) - Feature: Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2025: The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VC's, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on Sep. 16th-18th, 2025.
(28:39) - Navigating Regulations and Politics
(36:29) Collaboration Superpower: Aaron's grandfather
đź’š Learn more:
➡️ Visit Epic Cleantec
➡️ Aaron Tartakovsky on LinkedIn
đź’š Feature:
➡️ Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2025: The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VC's, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on September 16th-18th, 2025.
đź’š Connect with Tangent:
➡️ Edward Cohen on LinkedIn
➡️ Jeff Berman on LinkedIn
➡️ Zach Aarons on LinkedIn
➡️ Tangent on LinkedIn
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