The Blue Economy Primer

 
 

Every living organism on Earth is dependent upon the health and wellbeing of our oceans . . .

The Blue Economy Primer is an education and research-focused podcast hosted by nonprofit Deep Blue Academy. The Primer features interviews with globally recognized experts sharing concepts, trends, and technology related to:

  • The Blue Economy

  • Emerging Blue Technologies

  • Regenerative Marine Infrastructure

  • Resilient coastal community initiatives

  • Innovation Ecosystem Development

This New Orleans-based podcast allows you to learn from the experts and apply the practical tools and solution sets that will empower at-risk coastal communities to adapt and thrive in an age of climate crisis and economic discontinuity.

 

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Promotional Video / Teaser

This brief video overview of our scope and mission for The Blue Economy Primer contextualizes the Louisiana Estuary’s potential to reestablish itself as a global technology and innovation leader, as was the case during the last century, while also protecting and celebrating our rich cultural heritage.

ep. 00: Introduction to the Blue Economy Primer w/ Greg Delaune

Deep Blue Academy Executive Director, Greg Delaune, sets the stage for The Blue Economy Primer podcast with highlights from our first 4 episodes, exploring how the regional innovation ecosystem can help us realize our promising potential.

  • Idea Village and Nieux Society Founder, Tim Williamson, discusses the startup space, tech entrepreneurship and the future of the region’s innovation ecosystems, supporting a coming Golden Age of Creativity by 2025.

  • Joe Quirk; President of the Seasteading Institute discusses the origins of, and potential for, technology, governance, and floating societies on the high seas, suggesting how New Orleans can be a global leader in Blue tech development and deployment.

ep. 02: Seasteading and Future Floating Cities on Planet Ocean w/ Joe Quirk

Joe Quirk; President of the Seasteading Institute discusses origins and potential for technology, governance, and floating societies on the high seas, suggesting how New Orleans can be a global leader in Blue tech development and deployment.

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ep. 03: Innovating Towards a Limitless Energy Economy

Gulf Wind Technology CEO, James Martin, discusses renewable energy and the climate tech innovation ecosystem in New Orleans, highlighting the initiatives and organizations that are leading the way towards a Blue Economy based energy transition.

  • AklysTransform Founder, Esmé Fantozzi, explains the critical importance, impacts, and processes of global energy transitions, drawing on her decades of global energy sector experience in supply chain, operational excellence, and sustainable energy transformations.

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ep. 04: Navigating Global Energy Transitions Towards Net Zero

AklysTransform Founder, Esmé Fantozzi, explains the critical importance, impacts, and processes of global energy transitions, drawing on her decades of global energy sector experience in supply chain, operational excellence, and sustainable energy transformations.

To find new episodes, follow the Blue Economy Primer on your favorite podcast platform, or watch for updates in our Blue Notes newsletters.

Special thanks to the Dan Lucas Memorial Fund, our founding sponsor and trusted advocate, and to the Pontchartrain Conservancy, our fiscal sponsor.

 
 
 
 
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