Zack Baize is an economist who leads the Ocean Enterprise Program at the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Drawing on over 15 years of experience bridging government and the broader technology sector, Zack now dedicates his focus to advancing marine technology. Over the past three years, he has specialized in supporting entrepreneurs who are developing and commercializing cutting-edge environmental innovations for the ocean. Through his strategic leadership at NOAA, he designs initiatives that promote a thriving, sustainable U.S. ocean economy.