{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67792674d83630b6e3270e16/6a07804befd1f558b0b926b0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Water bankruptcy: Why most leaders aren’t prepared with Yousef Yousef of LG Sonic","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67792674d83630b6e3270e16/1778875194143-65ca7f2a-2b2d-46d3-90cb-c68929577782.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Water is no longer just an environmental issue. It’s becoming a strategic challenge that could reshape economies, industries, and global stability.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode, Philip Meissner speaks with <strong>Yousef Yousef</strong>, founder and CEO of <strong>LG Sonic</strong>, about why the UN is warning of a global “water bankruptcy” and why many countries are dangerously unprepared for what’s coming next.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>They discuss:</strong></p><ul><li>Why water is becoming one of the world’s most critical resources</li><li>How climate change, contamination, and scarcity are accelerating the crisis</li><li>Why water is deeply connected to AI, semiconductors, food, and energy</li><li>The hidden infrastructure problems most cities ignore</li><li>Why future conflicts and economic instability could be driven by water</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yousef also shares how LG Sonic is using real-time monitoring and chemical-free technologies to help governments and industries manage water more intelligently in an increasingly unstable world.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A fascinating conversation about infrastructure, resilience, technology, and the invisible crisis hiding beneath modern society. Watch now.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>01:17 The World Faces a Water Crisis</p><p>03:04 Why Leaders Ignore Water Risks</p><p>04:53 Climate Change and Water</p><p>04:35 Smarter Water Solutions</p><p>06:46 Why Water Needs Value</p><p>07:49 LG Sonic’s Water Tech</p><p>11:01 Future of Smart Water Systems</p><p>12:12 Moving Beyond Chemicals</p><p>13:24 AI and Water Management</p><p>14:48 Scaling Innovation in Water</p><p>17:07 Why the Water Crisis Can’t Wait</p><p>18:49 The Rise of Digital Water Systems</p><p>21:18 Yousef’s Personal Founder Journey</p><p>22:47 The Hardest Years of LG Sonic</p><p>24:27 How To Lead Through Uncertainty</p><p>25:16 Optimism About the Future</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Connect with Yousef:</strong></p><p>linkedin.com/in/yousef-yousef</p><p><br></p><p>What’s Next is a podcast exploring how technology, innovation, and global systems are shaping the future.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Philip Meissner, each episode features conversations with global leaders, builders, and thinkers working at the forefront of change.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🔗 Connect with Philip Meissner:</strong></p><p>https://www.philipmeissner.com/</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmeissner/</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎧 Listen on:</strong></p><p><strong>Spotify:</strong> https://open.spotify.com/show/1KFVD3ozuUQiQozO381J5C?si=e2eb5967f84648e8</p><p><strong>Apple Podcasts:</strong> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-philip-meissner/id1793306908</p><p><br></p><p>\"What’s Next with Philip Meissner“</p><p>A journey through our future life and work, and the place to discover your next favorite strategy and innovation. With global perspectives and fresh thinking, brought to you by some of the most exciting thinkers, builders, and leaders across the globe. Philip Meissner hosts fantastic guests and speakers, who share their journeys and knowledge in the most authentic and deep-dive style – to guide you through our world of tomorrow. From economy to science, from tech policy to AI in a fast-changing world. Subscribe right now wherever you get your podcast!</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe for more conversations on AI, emerging technologies, and global leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>#WaterCrisis #WaterScarcity #WaterBankruptcy #WaterSecurity #WaterTechnology #AIInfrastructure #SmartWater #ResourceWars #ClimateCrisis #GlobalInfrastructure #Sustainability #WaterManagement #FutureOfWater #EnvironmentalCrisis #Geopolitics</p><p>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Philip Meissner"}