Stephen L. Petranek

At-a-Glance

Serves on the Board of Directors for nine marine technology companies, including Candela, AYRO, Flux Marine, and ZEN Yachts, since 2020.
Operating Partner at Ocean Zero.LLC, focusing on climate impact investments in marine technology since 2020.
Author of "How We Will Live on Mars," published by Simon & Schuster, which inspired the National Geographic TV series MARS.
Co-Executive Producer of the National Geographic TV series MARS from April 2016 to January 2019.
Experienced editor at national magazines including Discover, Life, The Washington Post Magazine, and This Old House.
Speaker, including three main-stage TED Talks.
Holds a BS in Business Administration and an MS in Communications.

Biography

Stephen L. Petranek is a climate impact investor and operating partner at Ocean Zero.LLC, where he focuses on marine technology companies dedicated to reducing CO2 emissions from cargo ships, fishing vessels, and recreational boats. Since 2020, he has served on the Board of Directors for nine such companies, including Candela, AYRO, Flux Marine, Batene, ZEN Yachts, Glas Ocean, Nexoptic, Pascal Tech, and Hyke Ferries.