Doreen Wong

Doreen Wong is a climate and ocean tech expert with over 12 years of diverse experience in various sectors, including Fortune 500 companies, governments, nonprofits, universities, incubators, accelerators, and venture capital firms.12 She is passionate about social entrepreneurship and climate innovation, particularly focusing on ocean-based climate solutions.1

Key aspects of Doreen Wong's profile include:

1. Professional background:

   • Associate Director of Ecopreneurship and Investments at Sustainable Ocean Alliance3
   • Investor with Seabird Ventures1
   • Oversaw one of the U.S.'s first ocean-based climate solutions accelerator programs1
   • Provided strategic support to 56 ocean tech startups1

2. Education:

   • Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering from UC Berkeley1
   • Professional master's in Environmental Engineering with an emphasis on Environmental Management and Policy from Duke University1

3. Areas of expertise:

   • Climate change and climate innovation (climate tech)
   • Blue economy (ocean tech/blue tech)
   • Research development
   • Technology innovation
   • Entrepreneurship
   • Venture capital and impact investing
   • Sustainability
   • Business strategy and market analysis1

4. Current focus:

   • Based in O'ahu, Hawai'i, bridging global and local initiatives1
   • Fostering connections across ocean and climate innovation ecosystems1
   • Prioritizing people and communities in her work1

5. Additional roles:

   • Board member of Diversity VC1
   • Active involvement in various climate and VC/innovation-focused networks1

Doreen Wong leverages her unique blend of public and private sector experience to advance climate and ocean-related initiatives, with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation in these fields.12