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About Us

Seaworthy Collective is a nonprofit that supports current and aspiring entrepreneurs driving innovation for ocean impact (AKA BlueTech).

 

Our mission is to make BlueTech accessible; bringing all hands on deck via programs to co-create and grow early-stage startups as well as build and educate our community. 

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We empower Sea Change Makers – founders of all backgrounds leading profitable and planet positive businesses addressing pollution, coastal resilience and adaptation, as well as greenhouse gas reduction and removal.

 

Based in Miami, our local and global community generates scalable solutions for 71% of the planet (our ocean) to regenerate 100% of the planet.

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    Our Values:

Authenticity

Novelty

Collaboration

Humility

Open-mindedness

Reliability

Empathy

Diversity

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Our Body of Work

Seaworthy has amassed a global network of 2,500 members, 250 mentors and collaborators, and investors with over $1 billion in combined assets. Seaworthy’s community programs, including the Climate Community Social Hour and Sea Change Makers Speaker Series, have educated more than 5,000 people since 2020. Seaworthy’s startup programs, with its flagship Startup Studio and Incubator, have supported 40 startups and 78  founders across 4 continents over 4 years. Seaworthy founders have raised over $14 million since graduating.

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Awards and Recognition

Seaworthy Collective is an endorsed project of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and an environmental partner for 1% For The Planet. Seaworthy is also a member of the 1000 Ocean Startups Coalition and Ocean Visions’ Global Ecosystem for Ocean Solutions. Seaworthy has also been supported and recognized by Salesforce, as well as Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and their Prize for Innovative Philanthropy, the Department of Energy’s American-Made Energy Program for Innovation Clusters (EPIC) Prize, and Small Business Administration’s Growth Accelerator Fund Competition.

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The Seaworthy Crew (Our Team)

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Daniel Kleinman

Founder & CEO

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Tamara Kahn

Startup Programs Director

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Brittany Small

Community Programs Director

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Angela Betancourt

Public Relations Director

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Chas South

Chief Financial Officer

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Kelsey Rumburg

Director of Operations

Check our Careers page for opportunities to join our crew!

Advisory Council

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Carolyn Groobey

Former Vice Chairman, Chesapeake Bay Foundation & VP Product Development, PayPal

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Selar Henderson

Managing Director, 
Future Value Co

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Neesha Mirchandani

Founder & CEO,
Impact Stars

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Laura McFarlane

Former Partner, IBM Experience Strategy and Design

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Board of Directors

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Christina Thirkell

Non-profit & Social Impact Leader, Harvard Business School Association

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Dave Doebler

 Co-founder of VolunteerCleanup.org 

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Christine Mendonça

Founder & CEO of Shore to Shore Advisory

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Sirena Andras

Creative Director, Creative Chi

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Scarlett Lanzas

Founder & CEO, Accountable Impact

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Andrew Quarrie

CEO/Founder of URBLANDIA​

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George Lanza

 Chief of Staff, Miami-Dade Beacon Council

Professional Advisors

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Melissa Krinzman

Venture Capital Advisor

Managing Partner,
Krillion Ventures

VC in Residence,
Venture Miami

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Peter Coughlan

Innovation Advisor

Founder & CEO,
Hasten Regeneration

Former Principal, IDEO

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Dr. Mark Abbott

Science Advisor

President Emeritus,
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

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Vincent Arena

Regenerative Ecosystem Advisor

Founder & CEO, Trove

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Ann Carpenter

Ocean Startup Ecosystem Advisor

Co-founder & CEO,
Braid Theory

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Stephen Cain

ESG Advisor

Operations Manager, Sustainable

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Chris Groobey

Legal Advisor

Former Partner,
Wilson Sonsini

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James Irvine

Programs Advisor

Founder, Pitch Night,
General Partner, 305 Works

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Katherine Koenig

IP Legal Advisor

Owner, Koenig IP Works

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Contact

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Seaworthy Collective is a 501c3 non-profit. Drive sea change with a tax-deductible donation or explore partnering with us!

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