1: How it all began – Falk Sommer on responsibility, innovation and the future of dialysis

Dialysis saves lives, but at the same time faces major challenges: enormous water and energy consumption, rising costs and a lack of access across large parts of the world. In conversation with host Martina Ackner, Falk Sommer, our Co-CEO and Co-founder, takes us on his personal journey: from his early days working for a medical technology manufacturer and the founding of GreenTec Dialysis to his vision for the future of dialysis.

In the first episode of the Smart Dialysis® podcast, the discussion focuses on the responsibility of everyone involved, resource consumption and innovations such as photovoltaics, heat recovery and closed-loop systems. Falk explains why the industry has an ethical obligation to make dialysis available even in regions where resources are scarce, and shares his vision for a container-based dialysis solution for Africa.

He also reveals why there was no single defining moment that triggered change, what drives him, and why collaborations are crucial.

An inspiring opening episode for everyone who wants to make dialysis more sustainable and equitable.