From the Alps to the Rockies
Welcome to the podcast "From the Alps to the Rockies". The broadcasts will feature speakers from Switzerland and Canada, who will discuss various aspects of collaboration from the Swiss Alps to the Canadian Rockies. Episodes will focus on immigration stories, innovation, diplomacy and scientific collaboration. The podcast is presented by the Swiss Embassy in Ottawa and the Consulates General in Montreal and Vancouver.
From the Alps to the Rockies
Jessica Droujko - Water Tech Innovator
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Swiss Representations in Canada
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Season 6
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Episode 1
Meet Jessica Droujko, the scientist-entrepreneur who is "reading" rivers in Switzerland, Canada and beyond. From glaciers to hydroelectric dams to agricultural fields, her startup, Riverkin, helps communities and industries collect real-time data on the health of freshwater ecosystems and manage water resources more sustainably.
In this episode, Jessica shares her passion for protecting rivers, the journey of a Canadian startup founder in Switzerland, and how her childhood dream of becoming an astronaut connects to her current work!