S02E07 | Water from Thin Air with Shannon Lemanski

Veteran Business Community Podcast

🎧 Episode Summary

In this episode of MM4B, we’re joined by Shannon Lemanski—a former Army mechanical engineer who’s turned his technical skills into powerful social impact. As the founder of Aqua Ubique, Shannon is leading a clean tech revolution, using cutting-edge technology to extract water from air.

After more than a decade in uniform, Shannon now heads a social enterprise that helps small businesses reduce plastic waste, save money, and provide clean drinking water to remote and underserved communities across Australia.

We unpack Shannon’s journey from defence to entrepreneurship, the technology behind atmospheric water generation, and his passion for building sustainable solutions with real-world impact.

💡 In This Episode, We Cover:

• Shannon’s Army career and transition to purpose-driven entrepreneurship
• The origin story of Aqua Ubique and its social mission
• How atmospheric water generators (AWGs) produce clean water from humidity
• The environmental and financial benefits for small businesses
• How Aqua Ubique is tackling plastic waste and water scarcity
• Lessons learned as a veteran building a clean tech business
• The role of veterans in climate and sustainability innovation

🧠 Key Takeaway

With a mission-driven mindset and the right technology, it’s possible to turn thin air into real change—for business, people, and planet.

🔗 Connect with Shannon Lemanski & Aqua Ubique
🌐 Website: https://aquaubique.com.au/
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-lemanski/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/aqua-ubique/

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