Sea is the visionary Founder and CEO of Loliware, an AI-driven materials innovation company pioneering the use of seaweed to tackle plastic pollution and combat climate change. With a mission to transform the plastics industry and build a thriving blue economy, Sea leads Loliware in developing sustainable solutions that are both planet-friendly and commercially viable.
Growing up in Hawaii, Sea’s deep connection to the ocean and coastal ecosystems sparked her lifelong passion for marine conservation. With a background in industrial design and a track record in breakthrough product development, she was sought after by major CPG companies like Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Nestlé, and L’Oréal to innovate their product pipelines. This experience set the foundation for her to disrupt the status quo of single-use plastics.
Under Sea’s leadership, Loliware created SEA TECHNOLOGY®, a patented materials platform harnessing the limitless potential of seaweed to develop advanced bio-resins. These bio-resins are engineered to be 100% plastic-free, home-compostable, and regenerative, seamlessly integrating into existing manufacturing processes. The versatility of Loliware’s bio-resins enables them to be moulded into a wide variety of products, offering a scalable, cost-effective solution for manufacturers seeking sustainable alternatives.
Beyond innovating materials, Sea’s vision extends to creating positive ripple effects in global supply chains. By driving demand for ocean-farmed seaweed, Loliware supports the livelihoods of coastal communities, promoting regenerative ocean farming practices that restore marine habitats and capture carbon.
Loliware has secured $19.2 million in funding from prominent investors, including L Catterton, H/L Ventures, CityRock Capital, and Kilara Capital. With her unwavering belief in the potential of seaweed, Sea is steadfast in her commitment to a future free from plastic, where nature’s regenerative power is harnessed to heal the planet.
