Mathilda was a finalist on Singapore Idol – so besides her passion for ocean conservations, she’s also got vocal talent! She is an avid paddle-boarder and is often spotted along Singapore’s coastlines championing cleaner oceans.

At Ocean Purpose Project, Mathilda is pioneering plastic-to-hydrogen tech, bio-remediation, and behavior change to fight ocean pollution. Her company created the world’s first plastic-to-fuel unit, turning plastic waste into hydrogen and other valuable products. With over 10,000 kilograms of ocean plastic removed, Ocean Purpose Project is making waves across Singapore and the Asia-Pacific.

Mathilda weaves a personal narrative of resilience, curiosity, and environmental advocacy. From her early passion for literature to founding the Ocean Purpose Project, Mathilda shares how moments of adversity fueled her mission to combat ocean pollution. Her journey highlights the interconnectedness of ocean health, human well-being, and entrepreneurship, urging the startup community to redefine success through collaboration and purpose-driven action.

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