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VODAai expands sales team and showcases AI tools for water utility planning at industry conferences
VODAai hired account executive Hershey Barber and showcased its water infrastructure analytics platform at the Arizona Water Association's annual conference. The company's AI tools help utilities decide which aging pipes to replace now versus later.
Water Utility Software Vendor VODAai Adds Sales Exec, Pushes Analytics Platform
VODAai hired Account Executive Hershey Barber this week, bringing SaaS sales experience from Leadr and ZipRecruiter to the water infrastructure analytics startup. The move signals the company's effort to scale its sales organization as it targets utilities managing aging pipes and regulatory compliance.
The company spent the week demonstrating its data analysis platform at industry conferences, including the Arizona Water Association's 99th Annual Conference. VODAai positioned its tools as a decision-support layer for operators tracking water loss, potable reuse compliance, and capital planning.
Risk Prediction Tools Target Capital Constraints
VODAai's core offering uses AI to predict which water mains require immediate replacement and which can be deferred. For utilities with limited budgets, this prioritization addresses a recurring problem: non-revenue water loss and the need to optimize replacement spending.
The company hosted on-demand sessions with the California Data Collaborative and Orange County Water District, showcasing how utilities are using the platform in practice. These demonstrations focus on operational use cases rather than theoretical applications.
Sales Role Reflects Market Opportunity
Barber's hiring suggests VODAai sees demand for software tied to recurring service revenue in the water sector. Utilities increasingly pursue digital transformation, creating an opening for analytics vendors that help operators make data-driven infrastructure decisions.
The company's participation in regional water conferences and investment in sales capacity indicate it is building relationships with potential customers in the industry. For sales professionals in B2B software, VODAai's approach-combining thought leadership with direct sales effort-reflects a standard playbook for entering regulated, mission-critical sectors.
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