How One Entrepreneur Is Bringing Clean Water to Millions (And What Every Leader Can Learn From It)

Kurt Avery didn’t set out to solve one of the world’s biggest humanitarian problems.

He simply wanted to build great outdoor products.

But over time, something remarkable happened.

As founder and president of Sawyer Products, Kurt realized the same water filtration technology trusted by backpackers, mountaineers, and adventure travelers could also transform entire communities around the world.

Listen to the interview to learn more about the work Kurt Avery and Sawyer Products are doing around the world, interview by Mitch Matthews.

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September 4, 2026
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How One Entrepreneur Is Bringing Clean Water to Millions (And What Every Leader Can Learn From It)

Kurt Avery didn’t set out to solve one of the world’s biggest humanitarian problems.

He simply wanted to build great outdoor products.

But over time, something remarkable happened.

As founder and president of Sawyer Products, Kurt realized the same water filtration technology trusted by backpackers, mountaineers, and adventure travelers could also transform entire communities around the world.

Listen to the interview to learn more about the work Kurt Avery and Sawyer Products are doing around the world, interview by Mitch Matthews.

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Mitch Matthews hosts the Dream Think Do podcast, a motivational show focused on entrepreneurship, personal growth, and strategy.
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August 14, 2026
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How One Entrepreneur Is Bringing Clean Water to Millions (And What Every Leader Can Learn From It)

Kurt Avery didn’t set out to solve one of the world’s biggest humanitarian problems.

He simply wanted to build great outdoor products.

But over time, something remarkable happened.

As founder and president of Sawyer Products, Kurt realized the same water filtration technology trusted by backpackers, mountaineers, and adventure travelers could also transform entire communities around the world.

Listen to the interview to learn more about the work Kurt Avery and Sawyer Products are doing around the world, interview by Mitch Matthews.

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Campfire conversations with our community, from Squad MembersSquad Members and Ambassadors to Brand Partners and the Sawyer team.
We build products withindustry-leadingstandards and technology, designed to keep you outdoors for longer. Explore what others are saying about Sawyer.
News fromSawyer HQin Tampa Bay, FL, including product resources, updates in technology, and recent brand developments.
NewThere’s nothing like seeing hearing from those who are personally touched by the promise ofclean water. Explore their stories and lift your soul; you’ve made this work possible.
Stories and experiences encompassing a spread of outdoor enthusiasms, from theBackcountry to the BackyardTM. What keeps you outdoors?
Trail tips and packing list guides for backcountry travel, gear choices.Trail guidesfor hiking, biking, thru-hiking and more.
Read aboutproduct reviewsfrom various media outlets, customers, community members, and outdoor gear websites.
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