TechCrunch Startup News Sustainable Ocean Alliance marks 10 years with ocean-friendly startup label and a new batch of ‘ecopreneurs’
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Dec 20, 2024 Daniela Fernandez, founder of the Sustainable Ocean Alliance, discusses the organization's remarkable journey over the past decade. She highlights how grassroots activism evolved into a global network of innovators and 'ecopreneurs' committed to ocean health. The conversation explores inventive approaches to ocean sustainability, including a new ocean solution label to recognize impactful startups. Daniela underscores the crucial role of entrepreneurship in driving ocean conservation and the exciting initiatives that empower a new generation of ocean advocates.
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Innovation for Ocean Health
- The Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) believes innovation is key to saving the oceans.
- They've invested nearly half a billion dollars in ocean-focused startups.
SOA's Origin Story
- Daniela Fernandez founded SOA in 2014, focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation.
- Initially, this approach was novel in the ocean conservation space.
Sustainable Alternatives
- Sustainable and profitable alternatives to existing industries are crucial for societal change.
- The challenge lies in scaling these alternatives and securing necessary capital.