Precompetitive collaborations—when companies unite to address a shared problem or pain point that doesn't impact direct business competition—are becoming more and more popular in the seafood sector as companies begin to realize the power of the collective. In the newest episode of the Conch Podcast, we hear how one man is leading a group of seafood companies, united to amplify their impact and together transform the sector.
Julie is joined by Sam Grimley, Executive Director of Sea Pact, a group of leading North American seafood companies dedicated to driving stewardship and continuous improvement of social, economic, and environmental responsibility throughout the global seafood supply chain.
Episode Transcript
Episode Guide
- :00 Intro
- 02:45 For every problem, there's a solution. For Sam, this belief led to a career working with, not against, the seafood industry.
- 6:51 A brief history of Sea Pact, its goals, and its vision.
- 11:40 How do you measure collective impact?
- 14:29 Why are precompetitive collaborations so popular in the seafood sector and is a meta-collaboration on the horizon?
- 20:20 Thinking about partnering with a seafood company? Here are Sam's five tips for success.
- 23:59 Eating with the Ecosystem: celebrating New England's underutilized fish.
- 30:43 Examples of transformational change that the seafood sector must advance.
- 32:46 Other sectors hold solutions to the seafood industry's biggest challenges.
- 36:15 It's been said before, but mentorship and relationships are key to navigating this fast-paced industry.
- 39:37 Shout out! Sam continues to be inspired by some incredible women in the seafood sector.
- 41:12 Looking for funding? Here's how you can apply for a grant from Sea Pact!
- Learn more about Sam's work at Sea Pact and their collective efforts to drive change throughout the global seafood supply chain at http://www.seapact.org/
- Check out some of the other organizations that Sea Pact has funded, like FishWise and the Global Tuna Alliance.
- Be sure to recommend this episode to anyone you think might care about the future of our ocean and women working in the sector.
