Dr. Tobias (Toby) Stapleton is a recognized leader in New England’s Blue Economy ecosystem. He currently serves as the co-founder and director of the Blue Venture Forum, the first blue tech focused venture capital forum in the United States, and is the co-founder of the Blue Innovation Symposium.

Toby is an experienced executive and entrepreneur who assists founders and c-level executives to raise investment and commercialize technology. Toby also advises policy makers, economic development officials, and legislators on issues related to growing and sustaining blue economy eco-systems.