Program: Growing a Blue Technology Startup When: September 15, 2022, 3:00PM-4:30PM, networking reception to follow Where: Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport, RI. Join us at 3:00PM on September 15th, at Innovate Newport, for the Blue Venture Forum’s “Growing a Blue Technology Startup” panel discussion. The need to better understand our oceans, so that we can more effectively manage, protect, and use ocean resources is driving a new wave of bluetech startups. These startups are developing innovative new products, methodologies, and systems for commercial, governmental, and defense customers.  During this panel discussion, co-founders and representatives of promising blue technology startups will discuss their experience raising an investment and working with investors, bringing a product to market, identifying customers, working with strategic partners, and more. The startups featured on this panel have collectively raised over $8 million in investment to bring their innovative solutions to market. Panelists- Ian Estaphan Owen, Co-Founder & CEO, Jaia Robotics, Inc. https://www.jaia.tech/- Ray Schmitt, Co-Founder & President, Salient Predictions, https://www.salientpredictions.com/- Rusty Warren, Co-Founder & CEO, Armada Marine Robotics, https://armadamarinerobotics.com/- Alessandra Bianchi, Communications Director, SeaTrac, https://seatrac.com/ Panel Moderator: Toby Stapleton, Director, Blue Venture Forum

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