About The Continuum

Advancing Ocean Enterprise Solutions

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Building the future of BlueTech

The Continuum is a one-stop platform for U.S.-based entrepreneurs developing cutting-edge BlueTech solutions that drive the ocean enterprise, economy, and workforce forward. This powerful collaboration unites seven industry leaders to provide programs and opportunities for startups and scale-ups innovating in tech and data. More comprehensive than traditional accelerator programs, The Continuum offers year-round access to resources, guidance, and community, providing a pathway for innovators to engage, grow, and succeed.

From early-stage support to commercialization, The Continuum equips entrepreneurs with what they need to thrive. By connecting companies to new opportunities, markets, and audiences, The Continuum helps bring big ideas to life, driving environmental sustainability, economic vitality, and workforce development in equal measure.

Person sitting on a solar panel near the ocean watching the sunset.

Building the Future of The Ocean Enterprise

The Continuum is a one-stop platform for U.S.-based entrepreneurs developing cutting-edge solutions that drive the ocean enterprise, economy, and workforce forward. This powerful collaboration unites seven industry leaders to provide programs and opportunities for startups and scale-ups innovating in tech and data. More comprehensive than traditional accelerator programs, The Continuum offers year-round access to resources, guidance, and community, providing a pathway for innovators to engage, grow, and succeed.

From early-stage support to commercialization, The Continuum equips entrepreneurs with what they need to thrive. By connecting companies to new opportunities, markets, and audiences, The Continuum helps bring big ideas to life, driving economic vitality and workforce development in equal measure.

Coming Together to Accelerate Innovation

Our partners include leading organizations across all industries, all committed to accelerating BlueTech innovation. Together, they strengthen our network with critical resources, insights, and opportunities that help entrepreneurs thrive and scale impact in the ocean economy.

Braid Theory logo.Ocean Exchange logo.Seaworthy Collective logo.St. Pete Innovation District (SPID) logo.
Tampa Bay Wave logo.University of South Florida (USF) logo.World Ocean Council logo.

The Core Team Behind The Continuum

Alison Barlow
CEO
St. Pete Innovation District
Charlton Cunningham
Ecosystem Navigator
The Continuum
Daniel Kleinman
Founder & CEO
Seaworthy Collective
Kelsey Rumburg
Director of Operations
Seaworthy Collective
Linda Olsen
President & CEO
Tampa Bay Wave

The Core Team Behind The Continuum

Headshot of Alison Barlow, CEO of St. Pete Innovation District.
Alison Barlow
CEO
St. Pete Innovation District
Headshot of Charlton Cunningham, Ecosystem Navigator at The Continuum.
Charlton Cunningham
Ecosystem Navigator
The Continuum
Headshot of Daniel Kleinman, Founder & CEO of Seaworthy Collective.
Daniel Kleinman
Founder & CEO
Seaworthy Collective
Headshot of Kelsey Rumburg, Director of Operations at Seaworthy Collective.
Kelsey Rumburg
Director of Operations
Seaworthy Collective
Headshot of Linda Olsen, President & CEO of Tampa Bay Wave.
Linda Olsen
President & CEO
Tampa Bay Wave

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