Meet Dean Wakeham: True Talk about finding Blue tech and founding a Startup | Wave Makers

July 25, 2023

Beneath the waves: A tech startup's saga

What started as an invite to discuss how blue tech has been affected by the tragic journey of the OceanGate vessel instead became a lively discussion of one individual's course to and adventures in Blue Tech! Host Tamara Kahn chats with friend and Navy veteran turned founder turned executive coach, Dean Wakeham. Tune in to hear some real talk about getting into blue tech and starting a data science company that helped businesses make better decisions. Hear why ocean data and tech are interesting and relevant to individuals, businesses and governments. Dean also gets into some of the pitfalls to watch out for as a startup founder that he learned the hard way. Listen and find Dean for more wisdom via coaching at https://tackship.com/

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Tamara Kahn

Before diving into promoting the incredible innovations of the ocean and water industry, Tamara spent a decade ocean bound for weeks at a time, working with state-of-the-art geophysical sensors in some of the most challenging environments, the salty depths of the world’s oceans. She enjoyed managing projects with advanced technology and collaborating with a diverse workforce and clientele, but her international travels made her witness to some of the worst challenges facing humanity, from ocean pollution to water scarcity. She resolved to pivot her career into sustainability and ecological resilience. Since earning a Masters of Advanced Studies in Climate Science and Policy from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Tamara develops and facilitates programs that enable STEM students, researchers, policymakers, government officials and tech companies to form mutually beneficial partnerships, innovating and collaborating internationally towards sustainable solutions. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin and contributes technical knowledge along with expertise in strategic collaboration and a zest for innovative thinking. Tamara is most happy near a body of water, relishes any chance to SCUBA and loves learning new languages and cultures.