From Epiphany to Enterprise: How Flow Built Conviction in a Category Ruled by Giants
Fri Jan 30 2026
What does it take to challenge an entrenched industry without losing conviction along the way?
In this episode of Builders & Believers, Amanda Stassen sits down with Nicholas Reichenbach, founder of Flow MineralWater, to explore the ideas and real decisions behind building a premium water brand in a category dominated by global giants.
What began as a personal awakening evolved into a boldbet on sustainability, brand, and belief, long before the $100M IPO outcome was clear. Nicholas shares what it looked like to build and lead while the path was still unfolding, through skepticism and pressures, all while staying true to Flow’smission, ultimately growing into one of the fastest-growing premium water brands in North America.
You’ll hear how Nicholas navigated:
Choosing conviction over convention in a highly competitive categoryBuilding a sustainability-led brand before it was mainstreamScaling without compromising trust or authenticityMaking strategic bets when the incumbents controlled the landscape
Because building something that matters takes both thebuilder and the believer.
Learn more about Flow Mineral Water at www.flowhydration.com
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What does it take to challenge an entrenched industry without losing conviction along the way? In this episode of Builders & Believers, Amanda Stassen sits down with Nicholas Reichenbach, founder of Flow MineralWater, to explore the ideas and real decisions behind building a premium water brand in a category dominated by global giants. What began as a personal awakening evolved into a boldbet on sustainability, brand, and belief, long before the $100M IPO outcome was clear. Nicholas shares what it looked like to build and lead while the path was still unfolding, through skepticism and pressures, all while staying true to Flow’smission, ultimately growing into one of the fastest-growing premium water brands in North America. You’ll hear how Nicholas navigated: Choosing conviction over convention in a highly competitive categoryBuilding a sustainability-led brand before it was mainstreamScaling without compromising trust or authenticityMaking strategic bets when the incumbents controlled the landscape Because building something that matters takes both thebuilder and the believer. Learn more about Flow Mineral Water at www.flowhydration.com *** If this conversation resonated, follow Builders & Believers for more candid discussions exploring what it really takes to build, scale, and lead. Builders & Believers with Amanda Stassen is created by BIZU Innovation, a strategic brand and creative partner tofounders and senior leaders building growth and impact. Learn more: BIZU.co LinkedIN: @amandastassen Instagram: @buildwithbizu