The story begins not in a lab or a boardroom, but in a moment of ordinary frustration—Rich “Raz” Razgaitis reached for a bottle of water and found himself questioning the environmental cost of convenience. That spark of dissatisfaction grew into a mission: reimagine how people hydrate, without compromising the planet. As Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of FloWater, Razgaitis turned a simple idea into a global movement transforming hydration at its source.
FloWater’s sleek Refill Stations, once a novelty, now serve schools, gyms, hotels and businesses across the country. But it’s not the technology alone that reshaped the water industry, it was the intention behind it. Razgaitis led with a bold conviction that access to clean, great-tasting water should never come at the cost of our oceans. Through innovation and relentless focus, he built a company that displaces hundreds of millions of single-use plastic bottles annually.
Over the last three years, FloWater surged ahead with record-breaking revenue growth, expansion into international markets and a broadened product line that included at-home filtration systems. Razgaitis didn’t just guide that growth, he architected it by fusing market disruption with mission-driven clarity. In a space saturated with greenwashing and gimmicks, he made FloWater a brand people believe in.
Razgaitis earns his place as a Second-Year Titan 100 Honoree not just for leading a company, but for championing a category. His pioneering work reframed hydration as a lifestyle and sustainability as a standard. Under his leadership, FloWater was named a best place to work, a Fast Company world-changing ideas honoree, and a leading force in clean-tech innovation.
If he could instantly master any skill, Razgaitis would choose to master his mind. There is much he desires to enhance, learn and improve. He sees mind mastery as a way to improve thoughts and thinking, leading to improved discipline and better outcomes.
Razgaitis has transformed how FloWater approaches the future of work. Hybrid flexibility, data-centric decision-making, and a purpose-infused culture define the company’s evolving structure. Employees are encouraged to think like founders, ask the big questions, and design solutions that echo across industries.
The company’s five-year vision includes becoming the world’s number one sustainable water brand, redefining hydration across all environments—schools, stadiums, even outer space. Razgaitis sees water not as a commodity, but as an experience, one that should elevate both health and consciousness.
His proudest accomplishments aren’t just found in metrics or milestones, but in moments of impact—a child choosing FloWater over soda, a school eliminating plastic waste, a team member rising into a leadership role. Those stories fuel Razgaitis more than any award ever could.
Razgaitis didn’t set out to disrupt hydration. He set out to solve a problem most overlooked. In doing so, he created a brand, a mission, and a future that proves even something as simple as water can change the world when led by someone who dares to think differently.
