Andrew Barrows is a marine biogeochemist and entrepreneur with research experience in coral settlement at the Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology and the development of the patent-pending FloCS technology for marine carbon sequestration during his master’s thesis at San Diego State University. An NSF I-Corps alumnus and visionary leader, driving Marnova’s science-backed solutions to combat climate change.

Mike Martinez is a 3X founder and venture builder with multiple exits, having driven over $20 million in revenue from zero. With expertise in operations, finance, and data-driven strategy, he has led growth in emerging industries including tech startups, carbon capture, and consumer products. An MBA graduate from Pepperdine, Mike brings a keen analytic approach to scaling businesses, optimizing efficiencies, and driving revenue.

Dr. Forest Rohwer is a virologist and marine biologist specializing in how viruses and bacteria influence marine ecosystems, including coral reefs. He developed the first protocols for shotgun metagenomics, transforming the study of microbial communities. With over 50,000 citations and more than 20 years as a professor, he is recognized as one of the world’s most influential scientific minds.

Colter Miller is a climate tech community leader with over 10 years of experience in venture capital, startups, and strategic project management. He has a proven track record in sourcing, evaluating, and supporting early-stage climate tech investments, with expertise in financial modeling, market analysis, and deal structuring. Colter is passionate about driving innovation and building high-performing teams to scale impactful solutions.