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Our Team

Bridging Innovators and Industries

Braid Theory was founded by deep domain experts in the blue economy space to address the gap between bluetech entrepreneurs and effective commercialization strategies. We are strengthened through skilled professionals covering innovations in the green and blue economies, entrepreneurship, manufacturing, and sales.

Team

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Ann Carpenter
CEO, Co-Founder

Ann Carpenter is a passionate advocate of the global Blue Economy with 30+ years of experience in strategic planning, marketing, and business development.

She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Braid Theory and serves on multiple boards and advisory positions. In her free time, Ann enjoys sailing, kayaking, scuba diving, and gardening.

Jim Cooper
Jim Cooper
CTO, Co-Founder

Jim Cooper has 25+ years of experience in commercialization, focusing on early-stage technology startups in the Blue Economy. He excels in market validation, competitive analysis, and go-to-market strategy. \Jim serves as an ambassador, mentor, and advisor in various entrepreneurship and biotech programs. Outside work, he enjoys sports, ice cream, and playing drums in punk rock bands.

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Jessica Acosta
Program Manager

Jessica has led multiple startups as a founder and executive leader in operations, sales / marketing, and directly leading technology teams to scale faster and efficiently. With her deep educational and professional experience, she continues to build technology communities and mentor entrepreneurs.

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Anastassia Savini
Contracts Administrator

Anastassia, an international business and banking regulation expert, is applying her detail-oriented legal knowledge to oversee all entrepreneur, partner, supplier, and employee contracts. She is also working towards the now-famous “baby bar” exam.

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Ryan Blaney
IP Strategist

A Principal and Founder at a local international law consultancy, Ryan employs his legal expertise to advise entrepreneurs on international compliance and intellectual property.

Lilia Yermakova
Lilia Yermakova
Visual Design, Creative Communication, UX

Experienced graphic and web designer with a strong focus on user-centric design. Skilled in web development, multimedia content creation, and accessibility. Committed to enhancing online experiences and fostering community connections.

Startup Mentors

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Eric Bayani
Port and Maritime Expert: Zero Emission, Energy
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Brian Dolan
Mathematical Entrepreneur
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Allen Haroutonian
Blue Economy Venture Architect & Builder
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Evan Tsang
Developer, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management
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Grant Law
Marine Ecologist, Boatwright, Dive Professional
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Craig Conlee
Advisor, Sales Strategy
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Leanna Levine
Entrepreneur, Inventor, Manufacturing Process Expert
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Scott Rohrbaugh
Applied Physicist, Corporate Innovation
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John Dmohowski
Clean Tech Startup Guru
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Adil Ashiq
Maritime Innovation Expert
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TJ Kinion
Advisor, Hiring Strategy, Human Capital
Alex Kopelyan
Senior Director & Partner at SOSV’s IndieBio
Brian Dolan
Brian Dolan
Mathematical Entrepreneur. Building Enterprise Grade Artificial Intelligence for over 20 years.
Stephen Grant
Stephen Grant
Senior Executive, Investor and Mentor experienced in biotech, bioprocess instrumentation/sensor technology/CDMO/markets with extensive start-up experience in biotech/pharma and new life science technology.
Parikshit Sharma
Parikshit Sharma
Partner at SOSV's IndieBio
Harry Rappaport
Vice President of Operations at Urchinomics
Rachel Vandenberg
Rachel Vandenberg
Passionate advocate for creative transportation infrastructure solutions
Jade Kang
Jade Kang
Management Consultant | Software Engineer | Product Manager | People Influencer
Mateo Abascal
Humanitarian Technologist and Social Entrepreneur
Mike Bush
Mike Bush
Leads High-Performance Marcom Operations, Expert: PR, Marketing, Social Media, Corp Comms, IR, Creates & Optimizes Compelling Content, Top Crisis Communicator, $2BN in Exits

Industry Advisors

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Anthony Williams
Business Developer, Trainer, Recruiter

Portfolio

From industrial and corporate partnerships such as demos, trials, and pilot projects, to purchases or integration with existing solutions, Braid Theory connects entrepreneurs to the marketplace.

  • Portfolio

    Sensor Technology logo
    Sensor Technology
    Piezoelectric-based acoustic tools
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    Pro-Oceanus logo
    Pro-Oceanus
    Innovative sensors for monitoring aquatic processes on a changing planet
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    MarineLabs logo
    MarineLabs
    Real-time coastal intelligence for quantifying marine hazards and decision optimization
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    International Submarine Engineering (ISE) logo
    International Submarine Engineering (ISE)
    Design and integration of autonomous and remotely operated robotic vehicles and terrestrial robotics
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    eSonar logo
    eSonar
    Improving Mariners’ Access to Marine and Subsea Environmental Data
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    eOcean logo
    eOcean
    Experts in marine ecology, policy, participatory science, and analysis
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    Dartmouth Ocean Technologies logo
    Dartmouth Ocean Technologies
    Delivering ocean sensor platforms to the world market
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    Capilano Maritime Design logo
    Capilano Maritime Design
    Full service naval architecture and marine engineering design firm
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    Allsalt Maritime logo
    Allsalt Maritime
    Specializing in mitigating human impact and vibration on the water
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    Peak Power logo
    Peak Power
    Making it Profitable to Pursue Net Zero
    Canada: SoCal Cleantech Express
    Invinity logo
    Invinity
    Utility-Grade Energy Storage
    Canada: SoCal Cleantech Express
    Canada Pump & Power logo
    Canada Pump & Power
    Trusted Partner for Industrial Marine Products & Services
    Canada: SoCal Cleantech Express
    StradigiAI logo
    StradigiAI
    Make AI predictions & activate insights, in minutes
    Canada: SoCal Cleantech Express
    FlashQ logo
    FlashQ
    Remote Virtual Waiting AI
    Canada: SoCal Cleantech Express
    Ivado Labs logo
    Ivado Labs
    Building AI for the real world
    Canada: SoCal Cleantech Express
    Frog Creek Partners logo
    Frog Creek Partners
    Clean and measure stormwater pollution
    Pilot Projects
    Enesgy logo
    Enesgy
    Geospatial Asset & Document Management
    Advisory Services
    Cellectgen logo
    Cellectgen
    Creating solutions that make early detection of disease a snap
    Advisory Services
    SmartCone logo
    SmartCone
    We want to save lives and secure your assets
    Advisory Services
    Spectra Plasmonics logo
    Spectra Plasmonics
    Comprehensive drug checking by anyone, anywhere
    Advisory Services
    SWARM logo
    SWARM
    Democratizing AI for the agri-food supply chain.
    Advisory Services
    Volta logo
    Volta
    Power without Compromise
    Advisory Services
    Jolt Energy logo
    Jolt Energy
    Developing industry-changing energy storage technologies for a more sustainable future
    Advisory Services
    Transient Plasma Systems logo
    Transient Plasma Systems
    Develops, designs, and manufactures nanosecond pulsed power systems for application in industry and academia.
    Advisory Services
    Blue Ocean Gear logo
    Blue Ocean Gear
    Fish faster and smarter in all weather conditions
    Advisory Services
    Sofar logo
    Sofar
    Connecting the world’s oceans to power a more sustainable future
    Advisory Services
    Seastatus logo
    Seastatus
    iOS On-the-Go Marine Weather App
    Advisory Services
    Platypus logo
    Platypus
    Multiple Robots. Cooperative Autonomy.
    Advisory Services
    FREDsense logo
    FREDsense
    Make your water quality analysis faster, cheaper, and more efficient than ever before.
    Pilot Projects
    Effenco logo
    Effenco
    Electrifying Heavy-Duty Vocational Trucks
    Pilot Projects
    ECOncrete logo
    ECOncrete
    We bring concrete to life.
    Advisory Services
    Comfreight logo
    Comfreight
    Digital Freight Finance and Load Tech
    Advisory Services
    Basepaws logo
    Basepaws
    Your cat's best life. Your peace of mind.
    Advisory Services
    Smartfin logo
    Smartfin
    The sport you love, the data we need.
    LA Blue
    Diversican logo
    Diversican
    Non-chemical water treatment
    LA Blue
    LifeLOQ logo
    LifeLOQ
    The future of industrial safety
    LA Blue
    Ourobio logo
    Ourobio
    Catalyzing the circular bioeconomy
    Celsius
    Water Adventures logo
    Water Adventures
    E-personal watercraft for charter yachts and beach resorts
    LA Blue
    Mähmi Foods logo
    Mähmi Foods
    Allergy-free nourishment
    Celsius

  • Ocean / Climate

    Sensor Technology logo
    Sensor Technology
    Piezoelectric-based acoustic tools
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    Pro-Oceanus logo
    Pro-Oceanus
    Innovative sensors for monitoring aquatic processes on a changing planet
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    MarineLabs logo
    MarineLabs
    Real-time coastal intelligence for quantifying marine hazards and decision optimization
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    International Submarine Engineering (ISE) logo
    International Submarine Engineering (ISE)
    Design and integration of autonomous and remotely operated robotic vehicles and terrestrial robotics
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    eSonar logo
    eSonar
    Improving Mariners’ Access to Marine and Subsea Environmental Data
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    eOcean logo
    eOcean
    Experts in marine ecology, policy, participatory science, and analysis
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    Dartmouth Ocean Technologies logo
    Dartmouth Ocean Technologies
    Delivering ocean sensor platforms to the world market
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    Canada Pump & Power logo
    Canada Pump & Power
    Trusted Partner for Industrial Marine Products & Services
    Canada: SoCal Cleantech Express
    SWARM logo
    SWARM
    Democratizing AI for the agri-food supply chain.
    Advisory Services
    Volta logo
    Volta
    Power without Compromise
    Advisory Services

  • Biotech / Life Sciences

    Cellectgen logo
    Cellectgen
    Creating solutions that make early detection of disease a snap
    Advisory Services
    Spectra Plasmonics logo
    Spectra Plasmonics
    Comprehensive drug checking by anyone, anywhere
    Advisory Services
    Transient Plasma Systems logo
    Transient Plasma Systems
    Develops, designs, and manufactures nanosecond pulsed power systems for application in industry and academia.
    Advisory Services
    FREDsense logo
    FREDsense
    Make your water quality analysis faster, cheaper, and more efficient than ever before.
    Pilot Projects
    ECOncrete logo
    ECOncrete
    We bring concrete to life.
    Advisory Services
    Basepaws logo
    Basepaws
    Your cat's best life. Your peace of mind.
    Advisory Services
    Diversican logo
    Diversican
    Non-chemical water treatment
    LA Blue
    Ourobio logo
    Ourobio
    Catalyzing the circular bioeconomy
    Celsius
    Mähmi Foods logo
    Mähmi Foods
    Allergy-free nourishment
    Celsius

  • Transportation / Logistics

    Dartmouth Ocean Technologies logo
    Dartmouth Ocean Technologies
    Delivering ocean sensor platforms to the world market
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    Canada Pump & Power logo
    Canada Pump & Power
    Trusted Partner for Industrial Marine Products & Services
    Canada: SoCal Cleantech Express
    FlashQ logo
    FlashQ
    Remote Virtual Waiting AI
    Canada: SoCal Cleantech Express
    Ivado Labs logo
    Ivado Labs
    Building AI for the real world
    Canada: SoCal Cleantech Express
    Enesgy logo
    Enesgy
    Geospatial Asset & Document Management
    Advisory Services
    SmartCone logo
    SmartCone
    We want to save lives and secure your assets
    Advisory Services
    SWARM logo
    SWARM
    Democratizing AI for the agri-food supply chain.
    Advisory Services
    Volta logo
    Volta
    Power without Compromise
    Advisory Services
    Blue Ocean Gear logo
    Blue Ocean Gear
    Fish faster and smarter in all weather conditions
    Advisory Services
    Sofar logo
    Sofar
    Connecting the world’s oceans to power a more sustainable future
    Advisory Services

  • Energy / Water / Cleantech

    Pro-Oceanus logo
    Pro-Oceanus
    Innovative sensors for monitoring aquatic processes on a changing planet
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    eSonar logo
    eSonar
    Improving Mariners’ Access to Marine and Subsea Environmental Data
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    Peak Power logo
    Peak Power
    Making it Profitable to Pursue Net Zero
    Canada: SoCal Cleantech Express
    Invinity logo
    Invinity
    Utility-Grade Energy Storage
    Canada: SoCal Cleantech Express
    Canada Pump & Power logo
    Canada Pump & Power
    Trusted Partner for Industrial Marine Products & Services
    Canada: SoCal Cleantech Express
    StradigiAI logo
    StradigiAI
    Make AI predictions & activate insights, in minutes
    Canada: SoCal Cleantech Express
    FlashQ logo
    FlashQ
    Remote Virtual Waiting AI
    Canada: SoCal Cleantech Express
    Ivado Labs logo
    Ivado Labs
    Building AI for the real world
    Canada: SoCal Cleantech Express
    Frog Creek Partners logo
    Frog Creek Partners
    Clean and measure stormwater pollution
    Pilot Projects
    Volta logo
    Volta
    Power without Compromise
    Advisory Services

  • Construction / Infrastructure

    Capilano Maritime Design logo
    Capilano Maritime Design
    Full service naval architecture and marine engineering design firm
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    Invinity logo
    Invinity
    Utility-Grade Energy Storage
    Canada: SoCal Cleantech Express
    Canada Pump & Power logo
    Canada Pump & Power
    Trusted Partner for Industrial Marine Products & Services
    Canada: SoCal Cleantech Express
    Ivado Labs logo
    Ivado Labs
    Building AI for the real world
    Canada: SoCal Cleantech Express
    Enesgy logo
    Enesgy
    Geospatial Asset & Document Management
    Advisory Services
    SmartCone logo
    SmartCone
    We want to save lives and secure your assets
    Advisory Services
    Smartfin logo
    Smartfin
    The sport you love, the data we need.
    LA Blue
    LifeLOQ logo
    LifeLOQ
    The future of industrial safety
    LA Blue

  • Agtech

    SWARM logo
    SWARM
    Democratizing AI for the agri-food supply chain.
    Advisory Services

  • Digital Tech

    StradigiAI logo
    StradigiAI
    Make AI predictions & activate insights, in minutes
    Canada: SoCal Cleantech Express
    FlashQ logo
    FlashQ
    Remote Virtual Waiting AI
    Canada: SoCal Cleantech Express
    Ivado Labs logo
    Ivado Labs
    Building AI for the real world
    Canada: SoCal Cleantech Express
    Enesgy logo
    Enesgy
    Geospatial Asset & Document Management
    Advisory Services
    SmartCone logo
    SmartCone
    We want to save lives and secure your assets
    Advisory Services
    SWARM logo
    SWARM
    Democratizing AI for the agri-food supply chain.
    Advisory Services
    Sofar logo
    Sofar
    Connecting the world’s oceans to power a more sustainable future
    Advisory Services
    Comfreight logo
    Comfreight
    Digital Freight Finance and Load Tech
    Advisory Services
    Smartfin logo
    Smartfin
    The sport you love, the data we need.
    LA Blue
    LifeLOQ logo
    LifeLOQ
    The future of industrial safety
    LA Blue

  • Robotics / Advanced Manufacturing

    MarineLabs logo
    MarineLabs
    Real-time coastal intelligence for quantifying marine hazards and decision optimization
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    International Submarine Engineering (ISE) logo
    International Submarine Engineering (ISE)
    Design and integration of autonomous and remotely operated robotic vehicles and terrestrial robotics
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    eSonar logo
    eSonar
    Improving Mariners’ Access to Marine and Subsea Environmental Data
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    Dartmouth Ocean Technologies logo
    Dartmouth Ocean Technologies
    Delivering ocean sensor platforms to the world market
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    Capilano Maritime Design logo
    Capilano Maritime Design
    Full service naval architecture and marine engineering design firm
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    Allsalt Maritime logo
    Allsalt Maritime
    Specializing in mitigating human impact and vibration on the water
    Canada: Ocean Tech Market Readiness Program
    Invinity logo
    Invinity
    Utility-Grade Energy Storage
    Canada: SoCal Cleantech Express
    Ivado Labs logo
    Ivado Labs
    Building AI for the real world
    Canada: SoCal Cleantech Express
    SmartCone logo
    SmartCone
    We want to save lives and secure your assets
    Advisory Services
    SWARM logo
    SWARM
    Democratizing AI for the agri-food supply chain.
    Advisory Services