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Seaze is a podcast dedicated to sharing the stories of people who are working to protect, conserve and regenerate the oceans through impact-driven businesses. Hosted by Marianne Brisson and Antonia Nicholls, Seaze conversations aim to put the spotlight on blue innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as to inspire the next generation. From replacing plastics with seaweed packaging to using recycled oysters in fashion, we speak with a new wave of entrepreneurs who are doing business differently, driven by a shared passion for the ocean.
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24. Ocean Philanthropy 101 with Laura Francis, Director of the Sea Forward Fund
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 level. She highlights the need for collaboration between nonprofits and for-profit startups in order to address the challenges facing the ocean. Laura also shares her vision for the future, including growing the investor community and creating a learning community for ocean impact.
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00:00 Laura's Personal Journey and Passion for the Ocean
06:03 Launching the Sea Forward Fund and Democratizing Impact Investing
20:48 The Role of Philanthropy in De-Risking Ocean Solutions
27:13 Bridging the Gap between Science and Impact Investing
35:01 Collaboration and the Shared Goal of a Healthy Ocean
39:32 Future Plans: Growing the Investor Community and Creating a Learning Community
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23. Fusing Art and Science to Inspire Change with Bonnie Monteleone, Co-Founder and Executive Director at the Plastic Ocean Project
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, a 501(c)3 nonprofit headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina. Their mission? To pioneer science-driven solutions for the plastic pollution crisis, igniting informed decision-making to improve human and environmental well-being. Join us as we delve into Bonnie's innovative work and explore the transformative power of art in making science comprehensible and engaging for everyone. Enjoy this episode!
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22. Unlocking the Power of the Blue Economy in Africa with Alexis Grosskopf, Founder of OceanHub Africa
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 engineering to leading an ocean-impact accelerator. With a background in Mechanical and Environmental Engineering, Alexis is driving the development of sustainable ocean solutions in Africa, unlocking the vast potential of the African blue economy.
Formerly a sustainable development consultant and head of R&D in Europe, Alexis launched OceanHub Africa after moving to South Africa in 2017. Join us as we explore Alexis's passion for environmental protection, innovation, and the transformative power of sustainable entrepreneurship for Africa's oceans in this week's episode.
You can listen to the episode on Spotify and Apple Podcast.
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21. How a Sprinkle of Seaweed Can Help both Farmers and the Planet? w/ Alexia Akbay, CEO and Founder of Symbrosia
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 episode on Spotify and Apple Podcast.
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20. Next Generation of Explorers: From Corporate World to Ocean Impact w/ Andi Cross, Edges of Earth
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 exploring remote locations worldwide to share positive stories of ocean impact? Tune in to find out more. Listen to our episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast or YouTube.
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18. The New Wave of Social Media: How VOIIJER is Connecting Everyone to the Natural World w/ Greg McConnell Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Growth Officer at VOIIJER
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 inspire and connect us to wild places. Visiting the Amazon has never been easier! Enjoy this episode.
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