Purpose-Driven Leadership in Action: CEO David Trueba Featured on Thirty Minute Mentors
In a compelling one-on-one interview, Revive Environmental’s CEO shares his leadership philosophy, the mission behind PFAS destruction, and how servant leadership is driving innovation in clean water technology.
What does it take to lead a mission-focused environmental technology company?
For Revive Environmental CEO David Trueba, the answer lies in a powerful personal philosophy: “Put something in better than you took it out.” This simple but profound belief has shaped David’s approach to leadership, people, and impact—from building high-performing teams to leading the charge against PFAS contamination.
David recently joined entrepreneur and leadership expert Adam Mendler for an in-depth conversation on the Thirty Minute Mentors podcast. The discussion touched on everything from career-defining setbacks and servant leadership to scaling breakthrough technologies that make water safer for communities across the country.
Each of us rents time on this earth. It is finite. And as a human and leader, every good outcome in my life has been tied to how well I live the philosophy of putting something in better than I took it out.
David Trueba
– David Trueba
Key Takeaways from the Interview:
- How early experiences shaped David’s values of resilience, service, and integrity.
- The strategic thinking that helped launch Revive Environmental as a fast-growing startup in the water tech space.
- Insights on generational leadership, team-building, and managing with intention.
- Why scalable, verified destruction of PFAS is critical to the future of environmental health—and how Revive is leading the charge with proven innovation.
Why It Matters
At Revive Environmental, we believe clean water is possible for all. Our PFAS Annihilator® technology is not just a solution—it’s a mission. And that mission is being driven by a leadership team deeply committed to making a difference at every level.
David’s insights are not only valuable to fellow entrepreneurs, technologists, and environmental professionals—they are a window into the heart of Revive’s culture and our relentless drive to make PFAS history.
