I run the Experiment Foundation and interview researchers about their ideas to make science better.

Prior to that, I co-founded Sofar (an ocean technology company), OpenROV (an underwater drone company), and Open Explorer (now Field Notes, a community of professional and amateur explorers around the world). I’m a Schmidt Futures Innovation Fellow. In the past, I’ve been a member of NOAA’s Ocean Exploration Advisory Board, a TED Senior Fellow, and a National Geographic Emerging Explorer.

I wrote a book: Zero to Maker. I write more frequently here. All my expeditions and adventures are documented on National Geographic's Field Notes.

Prior to ocean tech and underwater drones, I managed a sailing school in Berkeley. I still sail as much as I can. If you want to hear the long story, there’s a good interview on NPR's TED Radio Hour.

If you want more of me in your life, you could follow me on Twitter or get in touch on LinkedIn. Or you can email me.