Seaze

In this episode, Ashley Noseworthy, CEO of Edgewise Environmental, shares her journey from marine biology to entrepreneurship, discussing the importance of timing, funding strategies, and the role of branding in business growth. She emphasizes the need for more women in STEM and the challenges faced in male-dominated industries. Ashley offers valuable advice for aspiring female entrepreneurs and h...

Nick, the founder and CEO of Neptune Snacks, shares his journey of starting a sustainable ocean snack brand. He discusses the inspiration behind the company and the importance of showcasing different types of entrepreneurship in the ocean industry. Nick explains how Neptune Snacks sources sustainable seafood and the challenges they faced in finding the right manufacturing partners. He also emphasi...

Aaron, the founder of OnNee Sea Ranch, discusses his journey from growing up in Arizona to starting a sustainable land-based urchin ranch on the Oregon coast. He shares his passion for the ocean and his background in tech and entrepreneurship. Aaron explains the issue of overpopulated urchins destroying kelp forests on the West Coast and how his company, OnNee Sea Ranch, contributes to regeneratin...

Joel Tasche, CEO and co-founder of CleanHub, discusses the plastic pollution problem and the mission of CleanHub to stop plastic from getting into the oceans. He shares his personal connection to the ocean and his passion for surfing. The scale of plastic pollution is severe, with millions of tons of plastic entering the oceans each year. Plastic is present in all aspects of our lives, from the pr...

Ed Phillips, Investment Director at Future Planet Capital, discusses the mission and work of the impact-led venture capital firm in the blue economy. Future Planet Capital invests in high-growth companies solving global challenges profitably, with a focus on areas such as offshore wind, ocean carbon removal, and resilience infrastructure. Phillips highlights some of the portfolio companies, includ...

Rebecca Daniel is a marine biologist and an award-winning science communicator. She is also the Director of The Marine Diaries, a non-profit marine conservation using storytelling and digital media to communicate ocean science and connect people with the ocean. We discuss her background in marine biology and her passion for ocean conservation, as well The Marine Diaries. Rebecca also shares the gr...

*NEW* You can watch this episode on YouTube! In this conversation, Antonia and Marianne discuss their summer experiences and their hopes for Season 3 of their podcast. They talk about their summer rituals, their love for the ocean, and their desire to bring diverse guests and thought-provoking conversations to their audience. They also express their wish for consistency in delivering episodes and...

Welcome back to a new episode of Seaze! Today, we present you Marla Tomorug, the Expedition Creative Director and Photographer at Edges of Earth. This self-funded expedition travels the world to document and tell ocean impact and conservation stories. Marla shares her connection to the ocean and how she got involved in the project. She talks about her role in the team and the challenges of balanci...

Laura Francis , the director of Sea Forward Fund , shares her personal journey and the inspiration behind her passion for the ocean. She discusses the creation and purpose of the Sea Forward Fund, which supports innovative and effective solutions in the ocean space through impact investing. Laura emphasizes the importance of democratizing impact investing and making it accessible to people at any...

This week, we're joined by Bonnie Monteleone , whose academic journey led her on an expedition to study plastics in the Atlantic Ocean. Amidst her research, Bonnie found herself gathering thousands of plastic fragments. After concluding her studies, she embarked on a unique endeavour, transforming her scientific findings into art accessible to all. This initiative birthed the Plastic Ocean Project...

Did you know? The blue economy has great potential to contribute to higher and faster GDP growth across Africa. The continent’s seafood, aquaculture, and fisheries industries employ 12.3 million people. The sector also provides food security and nutrition for more than 200 million people on the continent. This week on Seaze, Alexis, the Founder and CEO of OceanHub Africa, shares his journey from e...

We are so excited to bring you a new episode with Alexia Akbay, Founder and CEO of Symbrosia . Symbrosia is a Hawai'i-based cleantech startup that uses seaweed to reduce livestock methane emissions drastically, a powerful tool to help mitigate climate change. Alexia tells us about her journey into entrepreneurship and how she is building a women and minority-owned company. You can listen to the ep...

We couldn't be more excited to welcome our latest guest Andi Cross . She has 15 years of experience helping build and launch impact businesses and evolve Fortune 500 enterprises. She leads the Edges of Earth expedition team, working alongside global and local partners to make this dream a reality. How did Andi go from working long hours in the US in a corporate job to leading a team while explorin...

In this new episode, Antonia sits down with Greg McConnell, the Co-founder, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Growth Officer at Voiijer. The application launched in 2023 and already has thousands of users. In a digital era of ecoanxiety and environmental indifference, it can be hard to feel connected to nature. Voiijer allows explorers, researchers and nature enthusiasts to share their stories to...

This week, we're excited to have a chat with Will Pearson, the Founder and Co-CEO of Ocean Bottle. Will graciously shares his entrepreneurial journey, from the fateful meeting with his co-CEO to navigating an accelerator program to accelerate Ocean Bottle's growth, and ultimately forging a partnership with Red Bull. All the while, they remain steadfast in their commitment to their core mission: ta...

This week, we are delighted to have a conversation with Aleks Gosiewski about KEEL LABS and their groundbreaking product, Kelsun—a kelp fiber. The company is dedicated to creating a sustainable and regenerative fiber that smoothly integrates into the current supply chain, fostering an immediate positive impact. Aleks also shares her entrepreneurial journey along with her co-founder and sheds light...

"Water is medicine for those who need it most...and everyone else." In this first episode of 2024, we present to you Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, a scientist, author, dad, and water lover. With J, we dive into the ways water - in all its shapes and forms - can play a vital role in our lives. From reducing stress and anxiety to improving health, water is the foundation of life on Earth. J graciously sha...

Welcome back to Seaze, a podcast dedicated to ocean entrepreneurs and startups. We are excited to present you our new entrepreneur : Jérémy Lucas, CEO & Founder of Paradoxal Surfboards , a company aiming to revolutionize the surfing industry. The startup 3D prints surfboards from algae found in Bretagne, a coastal region of France. From reducing the carbon footprint of surfboard production to...

Welcome back to Seaze for a 2nd season of ocean talks with impact-driven entrepreneurs! In this new episode, Marianne and Antonia are chatting with Karine Toumazeau , former Head Of Strategy & International Development at Coral Gardeners & Founder of Blue Stark . She is a strategist and entrepreneur specialized in ocean conservation and regenerative economy. She spent the last 10 years adv...

Welcome back to Seaze for a second season of ocean talks with impact-driven entrepreneurs! In this new episode, Marianne is chatting with Adam Broadbent, the CEO and Co-Founder of ZuBlu, a dive travel platform aiming to bring sustainability to the tourism industry. They love the ocean, the love adventure and and they do things differently. Dive underwater with us as we discuss the imperfect path t...

Welcome back to Seaze for a second season of ocean talks with impact-driven entrepreneurs! In this new episode, Marianne and Antonia are chatting with Pat Schnettler, the Co-Founder of 12 Tides, the iconic organic kelp snack brand. From building a community of ocean activists to empowering kelp farmers across the country, Pat dive deep into his life as an ocean entrepreneur, and the path he took t...

EPISODE 9 - Mike Lamagna, founder of Long Wharf Supply, grew up on the East Coast feeling disconnected from existing fashion brands. His experiences on fishing boats and witnessing the impact of plastic waste in the ocean motivated him to create his own brand. Long Wharf Supply's fisherman's sweaters, made from recycled oyster shells, recycled water bottles, and natural fibers, reseed up to 30 oys...

EPISODE 8 - After meeting his partner and falling in love with the waves of Ireland, he chose a slow life by the sea. Meet Sander van Eck, the owner of VE Design, where he repairs surfboards, shapes new ones, and creates art pieces with overly damaged boards. In this episode, we dive into the life of someone who decided to address the fact that surfboards are generally not sustainable and is tryin...

EPISODE 7 - Can you imagine being able to compost your packaging at home, effortlessly transforming it into nutrient-rich soil? We had the privilege of delving into the world of Sway the Future, a promising and innovative startup that has taken the sustainable packaging industry by storm. With their groundbreaking creation of biodegradable packaging made from seaweed, Sway has not only tackled the...

EPISODE 6 - A company's branding is about so much more than just a logo, right? Your branding should tell a story and evoke an emotion in your audience. If you are an ocean entrepreneurs, a strong branding can also help you increase your positive impact on the ocean and bring awareness to the public. In this episode, we talk with Natalie Gilson and Brandyn Hansen from Tortuga Creative Studio. They...