Geoff Chapin

Geoff Chapin is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Carbonwave, a company that specializes in developing ultra-regenerative, plant-based advanced biomaterials from seaweed.1 As the leader of Carbonwave, Chapin is at the forefront of innovative solutions for sustainable materials derived from sargassum seaweed.1

Professional Background

Chapin has an extensive and diverse career spanning various sectors:

Business Leadership::

• CEO and Founder of Next Step Living, where he led the company to $100M in revenues and over 800 employees2
• Manager at The Bridgespan Group and Bain & Company, where he gained experience in strategic consulting2

Environmental Initiatives::

• Board Member of PRIME Coalition, which focuses on climate change solutions2
• Board Member of E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs)2
• Advisor for C-change, a platform for achieving Sustainable Development Goals2

Entrepreneurship::

• Founding Investor and Advisor for Phoenix Revolution, a company developing innovative water purification technology2

Education

Chapin's educational background includes:

• MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management
• MPA from Harvard Kennedy School of Government
• BA from Williams College23

Current Role at Carbonwave

At Carbonwave, Chapin leads the company in transforming sargassum seaweed into various sustainable products:

• SeaBalance: The world's first seaweed-based cosmetic emulsifier
• Sarga Power: A seaweed extract for large-scale crops
• Obalt: An upcoming leather alternative made from sargassum
• Bioplastics and biofuels derived from sargassum1

Under Chapin's leadership, Carbonwave is not only creating innovative products but also generating Gold Standard Carbon Credits by processing seaweed that would otherwise decompose.1

Geoff Chapin's career demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainable business practices, innovative environmental solutions, and leveraging his diverse experience in business, consulting, and education to drive positive change in the world.