Our Mission
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Our mission is to develop nature-inspired technologies that restore coral reefs, strengthen coastal resilience, and help marine ecosystems and communities thrive in a changing ocean.
We envision a future where reefs are restored as living coastal systems that support biodiversity, protect shorelines, and enhance resilience in vulnerable coastal regions.
Our Approach
Science-Based
Developed through research at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Field-Ready
Created for restoration teams, coral farms, marine contractors, and coastal communities.
Scalable
Designed to support global reef recovery efforts, from restoration sites to coastal infrastructure and resilience projects.
Team
We are a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, community partners, and business leaders dedicated to the long-term recovery of coral reef ecosystems. Our approach is collaborative by design, working alongside restoration organizations, research institutions, and coastal stakeholders.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Daniel Wangpraseurt, PhD
Marine biologist and inventor developing next-generation reef restoration technologies. Daniel leads Hybrid Reefs’ scientific vision and global partnerships.
Fractional CFO
Michael Poirier
Michael Poirier guides Hybrid Reefs' financial strategy, applying 20+ years of experience leading finance for high-growth climate and biotech ventures.
Operation and Outreach Lead
Cooper Lachenbruch
Cooper advances cross-sector collaboration through strategic outreach and partnership development.​​​​
Corporate Development Lead
Alex Ferré
Alex leads corporate development, building relationships that expand adoption and drive strategic growth.
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Business Development Lead
Chris Sullivan
Chris brings expertise in reef ecology and investment strategy to build partnerships and accelerate restoration impact.
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Production Lead
Malak Jaljuli
Malak supports our production work with experience in coral husbandry, field ecology, and laboratory settings.
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Samapti Kundu, PhD
Materials scientist advancing the design of nature-inspired biomaterials for coral settlement and resilience. Samapti leads product R&D and innovation.
Technical Lead
Zain Smith
Zain designs practical restoration tools at the intersection of engineering and marine biology.
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Advisory Board
Community & NGOs
Dr. Joanie Kleypas
A leader in community-based reef recovery, Joanie guides the integration of science, restoration practice, and local stewardship.​​
Government & Policy
Dr. Ben Jones
Ben supports policy and regulatory pathways in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific, helping align restoration goals with community and government priorities.
Scientific and Technical
Lead Scientific Consultant
Dr. Stefan Kolle
Stefan's effort focus on the integration of novel coating and treatment technologies to promote coral health, survival and larval settlement in artificial reef systems.​
Global Community Impact Partners
Community & Restoration
Taitussi Dradra
Taitussi is an entrepreneur and marine biologist passionate about advancing marine conservation through community engagement in the South Pacific.
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