Blaine Grimes
President @Ocean House Consulting Llc
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WORK HISTORY
President @Ocean House Consulting Llc
Portland, ME, US
Ocean House Consulting advises organizations working across the blue economy on strategy, capital readiness, and ecosystem development.* Advise ocean-focused startups, growth companies, nonprofits, investors, and public agencies on strategy, business planning, and organizational design to support scalable economic and environmental impact.* Support capital strategy and investment readiness efforts, including positioning, financial modeling, and fundraising preparation for public, private, and blended finance.* Design and help launch complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives involving industry, government, philanthropy, and academia to advance ocean innovation and regional blue economy development.* Provide executive-level advisory support to founders, senior leaders, and boards navigating growth, strategic inflection points, and cross-sector partnerships.* Translate policy goals and ecosystem ambitions into actionable plans that align incentives, mobilize capital, and deliver measurable outcomes.* Leverage deep relationships across the blue economy to connect clients with aligned partners, funders, and collaborators.* Contribute thought leadership through research, convenings, and advisory roles focused on sustainable ocean industries, impact investing, and workforce development.Featured Blue Biotech Venture Studio - 2026 with Bigelow Laboratories and Hatch BlueCommercialization Support: MARIA (Maine Algal Research Infrastructure Accelerator)Consultant: Maine Blue Economy Task Force (1 and 2)Bold Ocean Ventures - PartnerStrategic Advisor: Coastal Measures, Atlantic Blue Bio, Salmonics
EDUCATION
Amherst College
BA, English
Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
SKILLS
ABOUT BLAINE GRIMES
I help ocean-focused organizations turn innovation into investable, scalable impact.As Founder of Ocean House Consulting, I work with startups, investors, nonprofits, and public agencies across the blue economy to clarify strategy, access aligned capital, and build durable initiatives that deliver both economic and environmental results.My work sits at the intersection of:• Blue economy strategy• Capital formation & investment readiness• Public-private collaboration• Ecosystem and initiative developmentOver the past two decades, I’ve supported organizations at every stage — from early-stage ventures to established institutions — helping them move from ideas to execution, from pilot projects to scale, and from fragmented efforts to coordinated action.Clients and partners engage me when they need: Clear strategic direction in complex environments Credible business and financial plans Stronger positioning with investors and funders Trusted advisory support for leadership and boards Practical guidance grounded in real-world experienceI’m particularly interested in work related to:• Ocean and water innovation• Sustainable food and aquaculture• Climate and nature-based solutions• Workforce and ecosystem development• Impact investing and blended financeIf you’re building, funding, or enabling the next generation of ocean-based solutions — or exploring how to scale an existing effort — I’m always open to a conversation.
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