Started and managed a company based on bioplastics derived from ocean algae by pitching and securing funding to further my research in green plastic alternatives. Continued the company by overseeing daily operations from manufacturing to working with IP attorneys. Maintained product roadmaps and oversaw finances. Successfully developed the product and received attention from Forbes and various other news outlets.
-Worked on R&D with partnered manufacturers
-Raised capital through investors and managed cash flow
-Maintained relationships with distributors, producers, investors, and retail
-Collaborated with patent attorneys and developing IP
-Invited to and joined three different startup accelerators including Plug and Play, RAIN Eugene, and Cascadia Cleantech accelerators
-Developed marketing material both print and video
-Interviewed for various news articles and media.