Join Ash Penley, CEO of ZOEX Power, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore how wave energy is entering a new era of innovation and sustainability. From transitioning out of offshore oil & gas to developing a modular Wave Energy Converter that tackles marine energy’s biggest challenge — cost-efficiency — Ash shares her remarkable journey as a solo founder raising £1.2M and building what could become the next unicorn out of Scotland

Insights You’ll Learn:

✅ The Evolution of Wave Energy – from concept to commercialization

✅ Entrepreneurial Grit – how Ash transitioned from oil & gas to renewables

✅ Breaking Barriers – being the only woman founder in global wave energy

✅ Building a Clean-Tech Startup in Scotland – hurdles, lessons, and wins

✅ Future of Marine Power – where innovation and sustainability intersect

✅ AI & Energy – how artificial intelligence could accelerate the industry

✅ Women in STEM – inspiring the next generation of innovators

Why This Matters:

*Wave energy is one of the most underutilized renewable resources with immense potential.

*ZOEX Power’s modular technology could finally make wave power commercially viable.

*Ash’s journey highlights resilience, innovation, and diversity in clean-tech leadership

Expert Background:

• CEO & Founder of ZOEX Power, developer of a modular Wave Energy Converter

• 15 years’ experience in Offshore Oil & Gas complex installations

• Raised **£1.2M** in early-stage funding for marine energy innovation

• The only woman founder in Wave Energy globally

• Passionate about sustainable innovation and empowering women in STEM

🎙️Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios — global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders transforming industries through technology.

Perfect For:

Clean-tech entrepreneurs, renewable energy innovators, investors, women in STEM, sustainability leaders, and anyone inspired by groundbreaking entrepreneurship driving the green transition.

Timely Topic:

As the world accelerates toward net-zero, the next wave of renewable energy innovation is already forming. Discover how AI, modular design, and human ingenuity are converging to make marine power the next big frontier in clean technology.

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