SOA Connects: Accelerator Demo Day

Nov 3, 2020 9:00:00 AM Posted by Taylor Garrett

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The Third Wave Cohort entrepreneurs pitched their startup solutions at the first virtual Demo Day and participated in demo booths and industry-based panel sessions.

This year's impressive cohort has been profiled in TechCrunch. The nine companies hailing from seven countries represent SOA’s global presence and address a wide range of ocean threats using technological advancements in areas related to habitat destruction, sustainable seafood supply chain, water treatment, and plastic pollution. More than half of the cohort’s startups are led by female CEO's

“We cannot expect to solve the ocean’s most critical challenges with philanthropy alone. We must support entrepreneurs and invest in scalable ocean-impact businesses if we are to reverse the tide of environmental destruction.” Craig Dudenhoeffer, Chief Innovation Officer and Co-founder of the SOA Ocean Solutions Accelerator.

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Speakers

Ashlan and Philippe Cousteau (Keynotes)

Robot Fish Lady Liané Thompson

Vanessa Coleman

Ashlan and Philippe Cousteau

Ashlan and Philippe are environmental advocates and filmmakers with a deep mutual passion for exploration and storytelling. Their mission is to inspire, entertain and motivate people to solve the critical issues facing humans, wildlife and the planet. Ashlan and Philippe’s extensive work encompasses award-winning documentaries, Emmy-nominated TV series, multiple books, ground-breaking VR experiences and empowering youth. Since 2004 their non-profit EarthEcho International, a leading environmental education organization, has been building a global youth movement for the ocean and has engaged 2 million youth in 146 countries.

Tony Long

CEO, Global Fishing Watch

Jacob Isaac-Lowry

CEO, FlyWire Cameras.

Rikki Eriksen

Director California Marine Protected Areas Program.

Daniela V. Fernandez

Founder and CEO, SOA.

Miha Vrhovec

Chief Product Officer, PlanetCare.

Paul Pan

Founder and CEO, Trademodo

Alexei Levene

Co-Founder, Desolenator uses solar energy in a new way to turn complex water sources into quality water. We help to create resilient businesses and communities in the face of climate change and water stress.