Product Talk EP 554 - Orpheus Ocean CEO on Leveraging Deep Ocean Data Intelligence Solutions to Develop and Deploy Blue Economy Technologies
Jun 25, 2025
Jake Russell, CEO and co-founder of Orpheus Ocean, discusses his journey from academia to pioneering ocean technologies. He emphasizes the ocean's vital role in carbon removal and its potential in sustainable practices. The conversation covers the groundbreaking Autonomous Underwater Vehicle designed for deep-sea exploration and how diversity within teams can drive innovation. Russell shares insights on scaling lab technologies to commercialization and the need for funding to tackle urgent climate challenges.
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Jake's Career Journey
- Jake Russell shared his journey from academia to founding Orpheus Ocean after roles in government and venture capital. - His experience at ARPA-E and Propeller Ventures led him to ocean technology and the startup opportunity.
Orpheus AUV Innovation
- Orpheus Ocean builds a small, lightweight AUV to access and study deep ocean environments autonomously. - Its ability to land on the seafloor for sampling and long-term monitoring distinguishes it from other technologies.
Ocean's Role in Climate
- The ocean naturally absorbs about 30% of human CO2 emissions annually, making it vital in carbon removal. - Orpheus AUV supports sectors like carbon cycle science, aquaculture, energy, and industrial shipping by providing crucial data.