Alexander Loucopoulos at Sciens Water Discusses Private Equity Specialization and The Water Infrastructure Industry

Introduction to Alexander:

Alexander is a partner at the Sciens Water. Alexander has dedicated his recent work to investing in water infrastructure, through private equity investments. He has worked in multiple sectors such as investment banking, led a start up, and went to business school as well. 

What You Will Learn

The Water Infrastructure Industry

Investing in Water Infrastructure

Firms Associated with Water

Specialization and Interdisciplinary Approaches
 

Breakdown:

[00:28] Introduction of Alexander 

[03:22] Opportunities in Water Infrastructure Industry

[05:18] Areas of Investment in the Water Industry

[08:45] Specialization and Differentiation for Firms 

[11:15] Decision to Focus on Infrastructure 

[13:45] Mistakes in PE and How to Solve Them

[16:10] Working on a Broader Ecosystem

[17:00] Likes and Dislikes of PE

[19:22] Entrepreneurial Insights in PE

[22:19] PE Human Resource for Performance Enhancement

[23:31] Attributes to Make a Top Performer

[25:58] Reading References

[28:35] How to Reach Alexander

The Water Infrastructure

Alexander has been heavily focused on the water infrastructure industry, particularly in the United States. He narrates different areas in which private equity firms can take an angle or approach on the industry such as the fragmentation issues and development of infrastructures. His approach and perspective of learning for the sector relies on the recycle and reuse lens of water. Alexander’s dedication to research and investment in water enumerates the interest, the areas of improvement, and the essentials of both resources and finance.

Being Well-Rounded

When it comes to marrying private equity and the water infrastructure, Alexander points out the importance of becoming a well-rounded individual. Defining well-rounded is based on the attitude, work ethics, and flexibility of an individual. It takes a lot of passion and hardwork to be able to comprehend where the sectors can come together despite its niche atmosphere.

Reading Materials 

Books on the following topics:

-          Water

-          Business

-          History

How to Reach Alexander:

Alexander’s Email: a.loucopoulos@scienscapital

Alexander’s Linkedin

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