David Freedman

    First name
    David
    Last name
    Freedman
    Phone number
    +1 917-754-2237
    How do you self-identify or would like to be identified?
    Man
    Do you belong to any ethnic minority group of self-identify as an indigenous person?
    No
    Affiliation, organization, or community
    One Ocean One Future
    Years of professional or activism experience or of knowledge built on specific indigenous expertise
    1-5 years
    Country of residence
    Languages
    English
    In which geographic region (and sub-region) does your work mostly focus?
    Cross-sectoral enablers
    Economics and climate finance
    Cross-cutting approaches
    Ecosystems and biodiversity
    Do you have proven experience in gender and climate change issues?
    Yes, my work/ area of expertise mainly focuses on gender and climate change
    Cross-sectoral enablers
    Economics and climate finance
    Innovation, research, development and demonstration
    Please provide your short bio reflecting on your academic, professional and practical background

    Mission: Developing products that save ocean wildlife. This drive began after witnessing the devastating loss of coral life firsthand. I turned that passion into a commitment to make a difference through ocean policy and technology.

    I am an ESG Investment Analyst and Program Manager who builds the bridge between capital, tech, and marine impact.

    What I Deliver:

    Digital Product & Tech: Led the pilot development and deployment of an AI-powered marine conservation finance dashboard (MVP). I manage diverse teams to turn complex science into scalable digital solutions.

    Blue Capital: Translate marine science into investable insights, connecting the ecological value of ocean health (like coral ROI) to financial metrics for the $3–$6T blue economy.

    Actionable Roadmap: Dedicated to execution, with hands-on experience in coral restoration and advising NGOs on market growth and impact measurement. I ensure ideas transition into successful, measurable steps.

    Actively seeking roles and partnerships in Product Development, Blue Finance, or Program Management where I can apply my skills to achieve my end goal of protecting our oceans.

    Blog: https://ooof.io/

    Curriculum vitae
    Are you interested in being contacted for any of the following
    Panelist at climate change event
    Advisory in technical assistance project
    Contributor to research/publication
    Interviewed by the media