Bio

Daniel Kleinman is a regenerative systems thinker and marine roboticist who has piloted, tested, and designed unmanned underwater vehicles for ocean science, exploration, and naval research. Daniel received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida, and his Master of Professional Science in Exploration Science from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. Throughout his career spanning research, industry, and academia, Daniel saw significant barriers and minimal opportunities to contribute to planet positive ocean solutions.

As an undergraduate, Daniel interned with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and became versed in design and systems thinking as a University Innovation Fellow. After graduating in 2015, Daniel started his career as a pilot and test engineer for Bluefin Robotics' unmanned underwater vehicles in Boston. Daniel also served as a Navy contractor in San Diego, where he spent 3 years working in mechanical engineering for maritime systems. In 2020, Daniel founded Seaworthy Collective in Miami, Florida, to overcome the silos he and fellow environmentally passionate changemakers faced by building the community and programs to support current and aspiring innovators driving regenerative ocean and climate impact.

Daniel also serves as an advisor for Opportunity Miami, The Shrimp Society, and Oceanovation, as well as a steering committee member for Ocean Visions' Global Ecosystem for Ocean Solutions and The World Climate Tech Summit. Daniel is also an active member of The Explorers Club and Global Shapers Miami Hub. Daniel has been recognized as one of Miami's Ambassadors for Sustainable Development Goal 14, a 30 Under 30 by the University of Miami, a Future Climate Leader by the Aspen Institute, a TEDxBoston speaker, and a Laureate of Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation's Prize for Innovative Philanthropy.