Courtney Boyd Myers (CEO, CMO of AKUA) is an entrepreneur, environmentalist, and writer. 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, a nonprofit that supports the regenerative ocean farming industry.

Topics:

How ocean farming and a kelp farm tour led Courtney to find her calling and build AKUA. 

The importance of kelp farming as a more sustainable form of food agriculture. 

Community as the ultimate tool for product development.  

Leveraging the power of crowdfunding as a marketing tool to build brand awareness. 

Courtney’s advice to women entrepreneurs going through challenging times. 

Biggest challenges in building a sustainable seagreens-based food consumer brand. 

Prioritizing self-care as an entrepreneur. 

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