OUR MARINE-SAVING MISSION
By focusing on meat-alt products, we replace factory farming -- the most destructive form of food agriculture on the planet -- with regenerative ocean farming.
Continue readingTHE JOURNEY SO FAR
AKUA’s co-founder Courtney Boyd Myers (aka CBM) first learned about regenerative ocean-farming through the Connecticut based non-profit GreenWave. She had long been hip to the health benefits of eating seaweeds and when she learned about the environmental and economic benefits too, she was hooked on getting more people to eat this virtuous sea vegetable.
On a mission to make kelp mainstream, we launched our first product “Kelp Jerky” in 2019. Kelp Jerky is sold today direct-to-consumer, in specialty grocers, and on Amazon.
With the pandemic underway and Kelp Jerky no longer new to the market, we rolled up our sleeves and got to work creating the Kelp Burger! The world's first plant-based burger made from KELP!
As May 2021 rolled around, we finally released our beloved Kelp Burgers to the world. They quickly became our top selling product, and from there we knew we were ready to start venturing into retail!
The Kelp Burger became available in retail stores and restaurants all over the US. And by July 2022, our newest product, the Krab Cake, was born!
THE AKUA TEAM
We're a woman-founded and women-led team on a mission to make kelp the new kale in order to improve the health of the planet and population for years to come.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s climate fund just donated $100 million dollars to study the positive envinromental effects of seaweed farming
We launched our first product on Earth Day in 2019
we created the world's first kelp burger
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s climate fund just donated $100 million dollars to study the positive envinromental effects of seaweed farming
We launched our first product on Earth Day in 2019
we created the world's first kelp burger
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s climate fund just donated $100 million dollars to study the positive envinromental effects of seaweed farming
We launched our first product on Earth Day in 2019
we created the world's first kelp burger
Courtney Boyd Myers (Founder & CEO of AKUA) is an entrepreneur, environmentalist, writer, and new Mama to Romy Ocean. Prior to launching AKUA, she helped build the Summit Community, a global network of founders, creatives, and innovators. Previously, she helped market companies such as Four Sigmatic and Unframed Ice Cream. She began her career as a journalist at Forbes Magazine and The Next Web and has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business. She currently serves as an advisor to GreenWave.
Essi was born and raised in Finland but moved to New York after finding her dream job with an Organic Food Distributor over a decade ago. She has worked with CPG Startups ever since then and has a passion for all better for your products. Essi is a mama of 2 and is all about efficiency. You can find her “passive multitasking” at all times, like taking walking calls or listening to an audiobook while running. When offline, she loves to spend time with her family or travel to the tropics!
Yvonne is an operations professional with extensive experience in the food and beverage space. Yvonne started her career in management consulting, but then fell in love with CPG, and hasn’t looked back since. She is dedicated to always seeking out new ways to improve processes and streamline operations, and loves working with cross-functional teams. Outside of work, Yvonne enjoys spending time with her husband and two little kids. She also loves to travel the world and scuba dive whenever she has the chance!
Kalli began her career in DC working in international politics and advocacy, but she quickly realized there were more exciting and impactful channels (like food!) through which she could fight for change. Searching for a more vibrant, connected, and hope-driven career & life, she moved to LA where she founded her own creative agency that catered solely to plant-based and climate-friendly brands. After a year of consulting for AKUA, Kalli became convinced that kelp can help to change the course of climate change and made the decision to join the team full-time as Head of Brand. Outside of work, you can find Kalli running pop-up yoga & fitness events around LA and chilling beachside.
Chess is AKUA's retail and food service sales expert. From restaurants to grocery stores, AKUA products are on shelf and in-stock thanks to her passion and diligence.
Doris started her career in the shipping industry as part of the Operations handling Buying and Procurement of raw materials. She is an accomplished and goal-driven manager with more than 20 years of experience in FMCG and the start-up world. Her favorite part of her job is knowing she is directly impacting the team's growth and helping customers enjoy a smooth experience.
Anna is a Las Vegas native, now located in Los Angeles. In addition to her work at AKUA, she helps US states transition to 100% clean energy through policy work.
Briana supports AKUA customer communications. In addition to her work at AKUA, she is a self-published children’s author! She loves nature, exploring the city, and spending time with her family and dog in Houston, Texas.
Brendan Coffey, co-founder of GreenWave, is a social entrepreneur with a background in building sustainable businesses. He holds a degree from Enstitute, where he apprenticed under the leaders of Shelby.tv and Sandbox. Previously, he ran business development for a cooperative of over 30 sustainable businesses and has been profiled by Forbes and CNBC.
As AKUA's first celebrity influencer, partner, and investor, Chelsea Kauai has shown us how impactful influencer partnerships can be. Her passion for human and environmental health, love for the ocean, and like-minded community has helped our brand reach millions.
World-renowned ocean-conservationist, environmental activist, and Sony Artisan & National Geographic contributing photographer, Cristina Mitty acts as an advisor to AKUA regarding our ocean-conservation efforts. As the co-founder of SeaLegacy, a conservation expedition bringing together the world's leading scientists, educators, influencers, and filmmakers to showcase the power of ocean solutions, Cristina provides AKUA with an unparalleled perspective.
Jarret Christie is a venture investor and board advisor focused on the future of food. His unique investment framework combines expertise in markets, nutrition, and consumer goods. Prior to providing capital and advisory services to entrepreneurs full-time, Jarret spent 14 years in the alternative investments industry at Bank of America, Citadel, and Cornerstone Macro.
Kim is a wellness coach, personal trainer, and yoga instructor. As being aptly named one of LA’s top celebrity trainers, she has spent 2 decades creating individualized health programs for clients including popular her 30-Day Transformation Program and In-Home Bootcamp. As a former Ford Model, she has appeared on the cover of Runner's World and has been featured in Fitness Magazine, Self, Shape, Women's Health and Health. Kim has also been the face of campaigns for Nike, Reebok, Champion, Vibram, Lady Foot Locker, Adidas, and Columbia Sportswear and was named one of the most in-demand fitness models by racked.com.
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