Ocean Collaborations

• #17 Karen Sack: Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA)

  In this Ocean Collaborations podcast episode Jan Maisenbachers surfes and dives with Karen Sack, Co‑Founder and Executive Director of the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance. This alliance is celebrating five years and keeps innovating to deliver 50 finance products by 2030 to drive $500M into nature-based solutions. Their Mission: Build the resilience of 250 million climate vulnerable costal people in the Global South.🌍Listening to Karen’s story is a masterclass in building coalitions across worldviews – and in staying resilient when the political and funding landscape feels like “whiplash”. She shares powerful, very concrete stories in radical collaboration, including:💠 How ORRAA helps design finance and insurance products:👉 Get inspired how to bring insurers, banks, governments, NGOs, scientists and coastal communities to one table – and keep them there💠ORRAA’s work with Deutsche Bank and other financial instituations on integrating ocean and nature into investment decision-making:👉 Understand how to translate “ocean & nature” into the language of risk, return, balance sheets and long‑term resilience💠 What she learned from fighting apartheid and working at Greenpeace👉 Understand how a former Greenpeace campaigner can co‑create solutions with Deutsche Bank, UBS, Swiss Re & othersKaren Sack on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-sack-82aa2113/Mentioned projects from Karen in the podcast:* Abalobi - Sustainable Fishing: https://oceanriskalliance.org/project/powering-sustainable-fishing-through-community-led-technology/* Save The Waves: https://oceanriskalliance.org/project/developing-insurance-products-for-surf-ecosystems-and-surf-breaks-save-the-waves-2/* Inversa Leathers: https://oceanriskalliance.org/project/invasive-lionfish-management-quintana-roo-mexico-inversa-leathers/Karen Sack’s reflections from pre-COP30 events in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/karen-sack-82aa2113_backblue-oceanresilience-naturefinance-activity-7393642450780803072-Vhut?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAyfdasBo4hlyI6BhbXO7eWac7Eh34oe1l0Link list from ORRAA:* ORRAA website: https://oceanriskalliance.org/* ORRAA What We Do: https://oceanriskalliance.org/what-we-do/* ORRAA’s Product Pipeline: https://oceanriskalliance.org/pipeline/* The #BackBlue Ocean Finance Commitment: https://oceanriskalliance.org/project/back-blue-ocean-finance-commitment/* Deutsche Bank’s New Sustainable & Finance Transition Target: https://www.db.com/news/detail/20251117-deutsche-bank-sets-new-2030-sustainable-and-transition-finance-target-and-publishes-its-initial-transition-finance-framework?language_id=1* ORRAA’s Reflections on the COP30 Outcomes: https://oceanriskalliance.org/events/orraa-at-cop30/Thanks for reading and listening Ocean Collaborations on Subsack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.💬 Note on our own behalf - message from Ocean Collaborations podcast: Ocean Collaborations is looking for new episode guests! * Are you a leader of an ocean regeneration organisation (non-for-profit, NGO)?* Are you struggling with your regeneration projects? * Are you not finding the right manpower and/or skilled labor?Then please don’t hesitate get in touch! You may be our man or woman:Or write an email to [email protected] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit janmaisenbacher.substack.com

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• #16 Karine Toumazeau: Moshun's Founder & CEO

  In this episode of Ocean Collaborations, Jan Maisenbacher speaks with Karine Toumazeau, founder and CEO of Moshun.Earth They exchange around her innovative work where she is flipping corporate foodprints into ocean wins.This episode starts with an honest conversation around Karine’s Mompreneurship journey.It also explores the opportunities of silo-breaking collaboration across sectors to address ocean health. Learn why the importance of storytelling and the integration of indigenous people is a core driver to regenerate the ocean as well as finding new investment pathways. You can contact Karine for business opportunities, mentorship or media inquiries (see her LinkedIn link at the bottom).Take-AwaysCollaboration across sectors is crucial for effective ocean conservation.The ocean space is niche and often siloed, hindering collaboration.A common agenda is needed to unite various stakeholders in ocean health.Companies often overlook their dependence on healthy ocean ecosystems.A shift from extractive to regenerative mindsets is neededChapters00:00 Introducing Karine02:55 Karine as the “Voice of the Ocean”06:00 Karine’s personal view of her solo mompreneurship journey17:20 Deep Dive how Karine started (and is now building) Moshun28:00 Building Collaborative Bridges between for-profit and non-for-profit sector 35:00 Status of the Moshun proof-of-concept platform closing the ocean regeneration project circles (and was ocean genetics may have to do with it)37:50 The ocean and its ecosystems as a new nature asset class - and why indigenous people will finally profit from it. Karine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinetoumazeau/Links from Karine:Her ocean impact venture Moshun: https://www.moshun.earthThe SEA People (locally named ‘Orang Laut Papua’), is a field based non-profit foundation working to contribute to the conservation of one of the last locations on Earth where coral reef systems still thrive: https://theseapeople.org This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit janmaisenbacher.substack.com

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• #15 Kendra MacDonald: Canada's Ocean Supercluster

  In this conversation, Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, discusses the challenges and opportunities in the blue economy moving to a blue regenerative economy. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration and innovation and relates it to her career transition from consulting seven years ago to network and promote technology and investment in the ocean sector. The dialogue also highlights the role of women in global ocean leadership. Takeaways* Awareness of ocean issues is crucial for driving change.* Kendra’s career transition highlights the importance of passion in leadership.* Technology and innovation play a key role in ocean sustainability in her work.* Global collaboration is essential for addressing ocean challenges.Chapters00:00 Introduction of Kendra and her relation to the Ocean 04:05 Kendra as the Voice of the Ocean05:46 Her Career Transition from Corporate to Ocean08:31 Connecting and Collaborating11:50 Women in Ocean Leadership16:09 Highlights of Collaboration18:37 Global Supercluster Collaboration21:36 Barriers to Collaboration25:43 Towards a Regenerative Blue Economy29:11 Collaboration with the Global South31:19 The Need for Time and Resources33:37 Engagement with UN InitiativesKendra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-macdonald-40b574Canada Ocean Supercluster Webpage: https://oceansupercluster.caLinklist from Kendra:* BTCA | BlueTech Cluster Alliance: a global network of industry-led BlueTech clusters that are committed to collaboration, developing joint-projects, promoting each other’s member companies, and sharing information.* Horizon Europe the EU’s funding programme for research and innovation* AltaSea Home - AltaSea: AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles is dedicated to accelerating scientific collaboration, advancing an emerging Blue Economy through business innovation, and job creation, and inspiring the next generation, all for a more sustainable, just, and equitable world* SeaAhead: SeaAhead brings together entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, and stakeholders. In just a few years, SeaAhead has grown into an open-innovation ecosystem that produces scalable commercial solutions to modern-day challenges* Global Ecosystem for Ocean Solutions (GEOS) | Ocean Visions: a transformative initiative, proudly endorsed by the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. GEOS aims to accelerate collaboration across diverse sectors and geographies, fostering a globally distributed community dedicated to delivering innovative, effective, and durable solutions to the ocean-climate crisis. The GEOS program advances Ocean Visions’ mission by building and strengthening inclusive partnerships to further the development of ocean-based climate solutions internationally (webpage includes Columbia and the Patagonia cluster) * Blue Week Los Lagos | Welcu: Con la misión de posicionar la Patagonia chilena como un hub global para la Economía Azul, Blue Week Los Lagos 2025 impulsa la colaboración entre líderes de la industria, startups, inversionistas, actores públicos y privados tanto de Chile como del mundo.. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit janmaisenbacher.substack.com

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• #14 Alexis Grosskopf: Ocean Hub, Innovation (& Collaboration) in Africa

  In this episode of Ocean Collaborations, Jan Maisenbacher speaks with Alexis Grosskopf, an innovator and impact investor based in Cape Town.Alexis openly shares personal reflections as a new dad and how he balances currently his ocean collaboration work with the caring work for his daughter (and wife). Professionally, Jan and Alexis dive deep on the 1000 Ocean Startups initiative and Ocean Hub Africa, which supports local startups in the ocean impact space. The conversation also touches on the cultural and economic challenges of collaboration in Africa and the need for sustainable solutions that benefit both the ocean and coastal communities.Takeaways* The future of the ocean depends on collaborative efforts.* Overfishing and pollution are critical issues affecting coastal communities.* The love for family grows, but time and energy are limited.* Science and policy must align to drive ocean health.* Local organizations are key to successful collaboration in Africa.* Cultural differences pose challenges to collaboration.* Innovative solutions are needed to support ocean health and livelihoods.Sound Bites* “The space of love in your heart grows exponentially with family members”* “We want to support local organizations.”* “We are not trying to change any culture.”Internetlinks:* Ocean Hub Africa: https://www.oceanhub.africa* Ocean Innovation Africa: https://ocean-innovation.africaLinks to LinkedIn:* Alexis Grosskopf: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-grosskopf-7312112b/* Ocean Hub Africa: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oceanhub-africa* Ocean Innovation Africa: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ocean-innovation-africa Links to Facebook:* Ocean Hub Africa: https://www.facebook.com/OceanHubAfrica/* Ocean Innovation Africa: https://www.facebook.com/oceaninnov/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit janmaisenbacher.substack.com

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• #13 Martin Moen: Ocean Matcher

  In episode of Ocean Collaborations, Jan Maisenbacher speaks with Martin Mohn about the critical role of collaboration and finance in ocean conservation. They discuss Martin’s journey from finance to ocean advocacy, the importance of philanthropy in funding ocean projects, and the innovative Ocean Matcher platform designed to connect ocean science projects with funders. The conversation highlights the challenges faced in ocean collaboration, the need for better tools and education for investors, and a call to action for individuals to engage in ocean impact initiatives.Takeaways* Philanthropy plays a crucial role in funding early-stage ocean projects.* Ocean Matcher connects ocean projects with the right funders using AI.* Collaboration is essential for scaling ocean conservation efforts.* Only 1% of global philanthropy is directed towards ocean initiatives.* Education on ocean literacy is needed for investors (and the public).* Success stories can inspire more funding and collaboration.* Cultural differences impact global collaboration in ocean projects.* The importance of human connection in technology-driven solutions.* Impact measurement in philanthropy is complex and varies by project.Sound bites* “We need to turn up the volume button.”* “We have to scale collaborations.”* “One person kicking off something is enough.”Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ocean Collaborations03:36 Extended check-in questions: Martin’s Journey and Motivation10:30 The Importance of Ocean Advocacy & Philanthropy’s Role in Ocean Finance18:14 Introducing Ocean Matcher 23:24 Challenges in Ocean Collaboration30:25 The Collaboration Process Explained36:25 Call to Action for Ocean ImpactConnect with Martin Styrmoe Moen on LinkedInLinklist:* www.oceanmatcher.com* www.revocean.org* www.hubocean.earth This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit janmaisenbacher.substack.com

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