Toby Stapleton

Co-Founder & Managing Director, Blue Venture Forum

Role: Investigator

Site: CDL-Atlantic

Stream: Oceans

Dr. Tobias (Toby) Stapleton is a recognized leader in New England’s Blue Economy ecosystem. Toby is an experienced executive and entrepreneur who has held senior leadership roles in private, non-profit, and academic organizations. He supports founders and C-level executives in developing go-to-market and technology commercialization strategies. He also advises policymakers, economic development officials, and legislators on issues related to growing and sustaining blue technology ecosystems. He obtained his PhD and master’s from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, an MBA from Suffolk University, and a bachelor’s from Bryant University.