About Us
Seaworthy Collective and Seaworthy Foundation (501c3) envision oceans of opportunity without barriers, where everyone can contribute to solutions and systems for reversing marine degradation and climate change.
Our mission is to enable access and inclusion in the global ocean and climate startup ecosystem. We mobilize untapped talent and ideas by building, educating, activating, and scaling our community.
We empower sea change makers – current and aspiring entrepreneurs across diverse backgrounds and verticals – who drive innovation for 71% of the planet (our ocean) to regenerate 100% of the planet.
Our Values:
Authenticity
Novelty
Collaboration
Humility
Open-mindedness
Reliability
Empathy
Diversity
Our Team
Daniel Kleinman
Founder & CEO
Daniel Kleinman is Seaworthy Collective's Founder and CEO, and a marine roboticist. Daniel received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida, and a Master of Professional Science in Exploration Science from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science.
As an undergraduate, Daniel interned with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and became versed in design and systems thinking as a University Innovation Fellow. After graduating in 2015, Daniel started his career as a pilot and test engineer for Bluefin Robotics' unmanned underwater vehicles in Boston. Daniel then served as a Navy contractor and mechanical engineer in maritime systems in San Diego. In 2020, Daniel launched the Seaworthy Collective community in Miami to break the silos he experienced in industry by supporting fellow impact changemakers addressing the ocean’s greatest problems. Through Seaworthy Foundation, Daniel and his team created programs to serve their community, which started with the Sea Change Maker Series and Venture Studio.
Daniel also serves as an advisor for Opportunity Miami and The Shrimp Society, a steering committee member for Ocean Visions’ Global Ecosystem for Ocean Solutions. Daniel is also a member of The Explorers Club, a Miami Global Shaper, and an On Deck Catalyst Founding Fellow. Daniel has been recognized as one of Miami’s Ambassadors for Sustainable Development Goal 14, a 30 Under 30 by the University of Miami, and a Future Climate Leader by the Aspen Institute.
Advisory Council
Carolyn Groobey
Former Vice Chairman, Chesapeake Bay Foundation & VP Product Development, PayPal
Selar Henderson
Managing Director,
Future Value Co
Neesha Mirchandani
Founder & CEO,
Impact Stars
Laura McFarlane
Former Partner, IBM Experience Strategy and Design
Christina Thirkell
Former Executive Director, Harvard Business School Association of Boston
Andrew Quarrie
Founder & CEO,
Urbanism Summit
Professional Advisors
Melissa Krinzman
Venture Capital Advisor
Managing Partner,
Krillion Ventures
VC in Residence,
Venture Miami
Peter Coughlan
Innovation Advisor
Founder & CEO,
Hasten Regeneration
Former Principal, IDEO
Dr. Mark Abbott
Science Advisor
President Emeritus,
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Vincent Arena
Regenerative Ecosystem Advisor
Founder & CEO, Trove
Ann Carpenter
Ocean Startup Ecosystem Advisor
Co-founder & CEO,
Braid Theory
Stephen Cain
ESG Advisor
Operations Manager, Sustainable
Chris Groobey
Legal Advisor
Former Partner,
Wilson Sonsini
James Irvine
Programs Advisor
Founder, Pitch Night,
General Partner, 305 Works
Katherine Koenig
IP Legal Advisor
Owner, Koenig IP Works
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