About Us

ABOUT US

PIONEERS OF INNOVATION

Sargassum Eco Lumber transforms invasive Sargassum seaweed and recycled plastics into durable, high-performance building materials. Using our proprietary, chemical-free process, we create eco-lumber that is water, rot, rust, and pest resistant, engineered to replace traditional wood while reducing plastic pollution and deforestation. We address two urgent environmental threats: the growing influx of Sargassum, which harms coastal communities, ecosystems, and public health, and the global plastic waste crisis. Each panel we produce captures CO₂ and contributes to a circular, ocean-positive economy. We offer a scalable, sustainable solution for the construction industry, redefining how we build, turning environmental problems into sustainable innovation.

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TEAM


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ANDRES DE ANTONIO SIMANCAS

Andres de Antonio Simancas an inventor with a staggering 22 patents attributed to his name stands as a dynamic force of innovation, a visionary whose journey has been marked by groundbreaking achievements. A mechanical industrial engineer, Andres studied at Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, where he started his passion for pioneering solutions that push boundaries and create lasting impact.

From an early age, Andres showcased his remarkable aptitude for innovation. His genius became evident when, at just 14 years old, he secured three invention patents in Madrid. This early accomplishment served as a precursor to a trailblazing career defined by audacious ideas and transformative solutions.

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RAQUEL DE ANTONIO CRESPO

An accomplished professional with a wealth of experience in marketing and an unwavering entrepreneurial drive, Raquel de Antonio Crespo has spent 30 years crafting impactful marketing strategies. Her journey has evolved into that of a dynamic serial entrepreneur, igniting innovation and value creation across a diverse spectrum of industries.

In her latest entrepreneurial endeavors, Raquel has embraced a wide range of sectors, from tech-driven startups dedicated to ensuring children's online safety, natural superfood products and now eco-conscious construction solutions. She's at the forefront of addressing pressing environmental challenges, such as sargassum and plastic waste.

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ANDRES DE ANTONIO CRESPO

Over 15 years experience in Structural Engineering in High Profile Projects including Blue Origin's Support Structures for New Glenn Rocket, United Launch Alliance (ULA) Rocket Assembly Facility in Cape Canaveral, Boston's Children's Hospital in Needham, Massachusetts and structural supports for the Sphere Art Sculptures in the Hudson Yards Project in New York. He worked in skyscraper design in top companies as Arup in New York and Skidmore Owings and Merrill (SOM) in Chicago on projects such as as the Bicentenario Tower in Mexico City, Al-Hamra Tower in Kuwait, Burj Al Oula Tower in Saudi Arabia and Jumeirah Garden City in Dubai. Expertise in Vibration Design and Prefabricated Modular Concrete Towers for Wind Turbine Manufacturers as Vestas, Siemens, General Electric and Clipper.


ADVISORS


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DANIEL KLEINMAN
Founder/CEO Seaworthy Collective

Daniel has been recognized as the youngest Laureate of Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation’s Prize for Innovative Philanthropy, a Future Climate Leader by the Aspen Institute, and a TEDxBoston Planetary Stewardship speaker. Daniel has a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida.



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RICK A. ROGERS Ph.D
Principal Research Scientist Rogers Imaging

Expert in multi-mode microscopic analysis and have contributed to the initial development of two international research centers: Science for Life, Stockholm, Sweden, and Center of Research Investigation, Monterrey, Mexico.