David Stover is the co-founder and CEO of Bureo Inc., an emerging Certified B Corporation focused on developing innovative solutions for discarded fishing nets and creating positive impacts for coastal communities. David has been working with a diverse team focused on the collection and recycling of nets into Bureo’s NetPlus material, a 100% traceable post-consumer recycled material used in a range of products, from performance fabrics to surf fins. An avid surfer and environmental enthusiast, he supports the movement towards circular business models and responsible product design. Receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Lehigh University, David worked professionally in corporate finance prior to the founding of Bureo in 2013. David currently resides in Ventura, California, and is actively involved in the movement to reduce plastic pollution in our ocean.