Tim o'Shea

Tim o'Shea is the Founder and Principal of CleanStart Eco-Economic Development, a Public Benefits Corporation based in San Francisco, California.1 He is a seasoned entrepreneur and advocate for sustainable food systems, particularly in the seafood industry.

Career Highlights

• Co-Founder of CleanFish: From June 2004 to December 2017, o'Shea co-founded and led CleanFish, a company focused on promoting ecologically responsible seafood producers and building brands around select products.1

• Founder of CleanStart Design Group: From March 2015 to February 2017, he led this group, working on creating markets that honor ecosystem services and global trading opportunities.1

Current Roles

• Advisory Board Member at C-Combinator, Public Benefits Corporation (since August 2020)1
• Board of Directors at Natural Logic, Inc. (since February 2017)1

Philosophy and Approach

O'Shea is passionate about transforming food production and distribution systems, especially in light of climate change and pandemic pressures. He advocates for:

• Fresher, more nutritious, and healthier food options
• Eco-economic models that prioritize community enrichment and transparent regional connections
• Redesigning food market systems to be more connected, vital, and satisfying1

Education

• BA (Honors) in Independent Studies Science + Arts from Tufts University (1968-1972)1

Tim o'Shea's work focuses on designing, promoting, and cultivating eco-economic paths that align with a more sustainable and connected future, particularly in the realm of food systems and seafood markets.1