We are building a food system that supports a wild and thriving planet. Starting in a surprising place–the ocean.
Who We Are
We are developing the most sustainable protein source on the planet: ocean-farmed seaweed. Our growing team is motivated to make a food system that supports a thriving planet and demands the humane treatment of animals.
Our Team
Beth Zotter
CEO
Beth is a technology entrepreneur with a background in renewable energy. Before launching Umaro, she worked with science-based startups at Cyclotron Road, and directed an R&D program at Bio Architecture Lab, a seaweed biofuels company.
Amanda Stiles
CTO
Amanda is a PhD plant biochemist who formerly led the Research team at Ripple Foods, where she developed the process for making an ultra-pure pea protein for plant-based dairy products.
Royal Sayewitz
Director of Business Operations
Royal is passionate about building a more sustainable food system. A trained chef, he formerly managed restaurant & retail operations at Irving Farm NYC. He has a background in CPG food development, growth marketing & cause driven entrepreneurship.
Tim Arapov
Protein Scientist
Tim is a PhD microbiologist with a background in protein biochemistry and plant-microbe interactions. He enjoys working on difficult to solve problems and marine life.
Where We Work
Protein product development takes place in California's San Francisco Bay Area.
But also, we’re quietly building the foundational technology that will allow seaweed farming to grow. We are working with University of New Hampshire and Otherlab in partnership with the University of New England to advance the first generation of seaweed farming in the Gulf of Maine. We are firm believers that technology will enable seaweed to become the worlds most productive and planet-friendly source of protein on earth.
Berkeley, California
The Gulf of Maine
Join Us
We aren’t currently hiring, but if you are interested in joining our mission we would love to hear from you.